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What Direct Debit teaches us about the future of payments

David Crawford, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Pay.UK While many in fintech expected Open Banking to rapidly displace ‘legacy’ payment schemes, Direct Debit’s continued growth shows a more nuanced landscape.

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