Tom Voaden

Through a single point of integration, Edinburgh-based BR-DGE offers a wide range of payment options to merchants, including over 100 payment providers and 200 alternative payment methods.

By partnering with Visa, BR-DGE will gain access to Visa’s open network, benefiting from its global reach and scale, and secure technology. The collaboration will focus on a range of digital commerce products at a time of rapid innovation in the payments sector.

Tom Voaden, head of partnerships at BR-DGE, said: “The partnership represents an exciting development in the payments sector as consumers seek greater flexibility, transparency, and control.

“Collaborating with Visa will enable merchants to offer payment solutions and experiences that are easily and effectively integrated into their existing payments stack, at the same time as helping them to remain competitive by promoting customer loyalty.”

Simon Gilson-Fox, head of product, UK & Ireland, Visa, said: “Collaboration with fintech companies plays a crucial role in driving innovations that meet consumer demand.

“We’re delighted to be partnering with BR-DGE to offer businesses and consumers more choice in how they pay and get paid.

“Our open network means Visa members, like BR-DGE, can take advantage of our cutting-edge technology and security, to deliver the innovative technologies of the future.”