Paywise Academy
The fastest way to get smart about today’s fast-changing payments industry. Get your edge.
Paywise Academy delivers a comprehensive and current overview of the payments ecosystem. Updated monthly, we cover the key players, business models, technologies, trends and rapid shifts that are reshaping the industry. From card networks and account-to-account payments to cross-border payments, open banking, embedded finance, digital currencies, CBDCs, AI, risk management and regulation, we focus on what matters.
Our content is consistent across all formats and available in person through our flagship offering, Paywise Academy Day; live online, on demand, or via onsite instruction for your team. In line with the cross-functional nature of the payments sector, our programs are designed for professionals in management, strategy, product, marketing, sales, support, legal, compliance, operations and finance. We help teams understand the complexities of payments and make better decisions with greater confidence.
We keep it focused, relevant, and engaging .We teach small groups. Participants benefit from direct access to a seasoned payments industry executive, and from content designed to support professionals at all levels.
Who is Paywise Academy For?
Professionals from fintech companies, card issuers, merchant acquirers, payment service providers, payment facilitators (PayFacs), payment initiators, electronic money institutions (EMIs), payment institutions (PIs), merchants, platforms, and open banking platforms and financial data aggregators. The seminar is also highly relevant for employees of banks who work in the payments space. Suited for those in product, operations, risk, compliance, finance, legal, IT, business development, customer support, or strategy.
Paywise Academy Day
A full-day, deep dive into the payments ecosystem at one of our pre-scheduled in-person seminars. Led by a global expert, join other professionals seeking an updated view of the fast-changing payments industry, and walk away with clarity, confidence, and connections. Register for our next Paywise Academy Days
Amsterdam | June 2, 2025 and London | June 10, 2025
This captivating seminar expanded my knowledge and understanding of the entire payments ecosystem. Now I have perspective that gives me strategic insight beyond my daily focus on the cards space.
Card Operations Manager, Major Credit Card Issuer (US)
The course helped us understand the innovations shaping the payments industry, and examine how to apply them to our business.
Strategic Partnerships Manager, Global Online Marketplace
Who knew that there are so many business opportunities in the payments industry? Digital wallets, cross-border payments, B2B, and on and on, with so many different payment methods. The sky is the limit! This course rocks.
Fintech Founder, Early-Stage (Europe)
Paywise Academy
Payments Strategy Roundtable
An exclusive, two-hour strategy session for professionals shaping the future of payments.
Think through learnings from Money 20/20 Europe, decode the global payments landscape, and reflect together with other senior payments professionals
After absorbing three days of intense messaging at the exciting Money 20/20 Europe conference, step back with your peers, in a small group setting, to reflect on payments strategy.
The structured, interactive discussion will be led by a renowned payments industry expert.
Debrief intelligently.
Attendance is free but requires registration.
Amsterdam | June 2, 2025 | In-person | 16:00 - 18:00
One day before Money 20/20 Europe. Preparation and warm up for the big conference.
Own the Conversation!
Virtual Zoom Meeting | June 10, 2025 | 16:00 - 18:00 GMT
Five days after the end of Money 20/20 Europe.
Paywise Academy Day
An immersive, in-person experience for serious payment professionals.
Meet peers from across the industry for a one-day, in-person seminar at a scheduled location. Join a curated group of professionals from different companies for a shared learning experience in a live setting — with real-time access to the instructor, networking opportunities, and dynamic discussion you won’t get online.
Live Online Seminar
Structured learning, real-time instruction, global cohort.
Join a small cohort of professionals for a four-week virtual course led by a senior payments expert. Each session covers a key part of the ecosystem and includes live Q&A, guided discussions, and practical takeaways — all from the convenience of your desk.
Learn alongside peers, stay accountable, and apply what you learn between sessions.
On-Demand Course
Master payments at your pace — anytime, anywhere.
Built for professionals who want flexibility without sacrificing depth, the on-demand course offers short, focused modules you can access anytime. Learn through clear, jargon-free videos led by a global payments expert, with practical tools and downloadable resources included.
Pause, revisit, and move at your own speed.
Company Seminar
Custom training for your team. Designed with your business in mind.
We work directly with your leadership to design a tailored, high-impact workshop for your team — virtual or in person. Whether you’re scaling, aligning across functions, or navigating complex markets, we build the content around your goals.
Clarity, strategy, and shared understanding — delivered in one focused session.
