PAYSTRAX has been named a finalist in the Best eCommerce Payment Solution category at the eCommerce Awards 2026, which take place on 23 September 2026 at the Hilton London Bankside as part of the eCommerce Expo.
The eCommerce Awards recognise the most innovative and market-leading products in online retail, so being shortlisted in a category built specifically around payments says a lot about where PAYSTRAX stands in the market.
What the recognition is for
As a Principal Member of both Visa and Mastercard and an authorised Payment Institution in the EU and the UK, PAYSTRAX sits at the core of the payment value chain rather than acting as an intermediary. That means we own the full payment lifecycle, which gives merchants more control, quicker access to new features and a more reliable service.
The solution shortlisted for the award brings together several things online businesses increasingly need in one place:
🔹 Acceptance of major card schemes plus digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay.
🔹 Flexible integration options, including hosted payment pages, widgets, server-to-server integrations, subscription billing and payment links.
🔹 A live Merchant Portal and Business Intelligence dashboard giving real-time visibility into transaction performance, something you still rarely see in the acquiring space.
🔹 Advanced capabilities including OCT payouts and a full PayFac model for platforms and marketplaces.
🔹 Ready-made integrations with Shopify and WooCommerce to reduce onboarding friction.
The numbers behind it
The solution is backed by real growth. We reached profitability within five months of launching our acquiring services and have stayed cash-flow positive ever since, which doesn’t happen often in fintech.
That trajectory was recognised more widely in 2026, when PAYSTRAX made the Financial Times FT1000 ranking of Europe’s fastest-growing companies.
Why it matters to merchants
The shortlisting reflects the approach behind the product rather than the product alone. PAYSTRAX treats payments as an active business tool, not a passive function, giving merchants real-time insight, flexible integrations and tailored onboarding for more complex businesses that traditional acquirers often underserve.
Winners will be announced at the ceremony on 23 September, so stay tuned!
