Yowpay at ICE Barcelona 2026: Innovative SEPA Solutions for Faster Deposits
Yowpay will be attending ICE Barcelona from 19–21 January 2026 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via to connect with operators, platforms, PSPs, EMIs, and technology partners focused on modernising deposits and payouts across Europe. The conversations will centre on innovative SEPA solutions—including SEPA Instant, pay-by-bank/Open Banking rails, and operational automation that improves reconciliation and reporting.
Why ICE Barcelona matters for payment innovation
ICE is one of the industry’s key meeting points for product leaders and decision-makers looking to improve performance, reduce friction, and strengthen compliance. Payments remain a priority topic: deposit speed, acceptance rates, cost control, chargeback exposure, and the operational workload created by manual reconciliation and support tickets.
Event details: ICE Barcelona, 19–21 January 2026 — Fira Barcelona Gran Via.
From “settlement later” to “funds now”: the shift toward SEPA-first deposits
Across regulated markets, card rails still dominate many deposit flows—even though they can introduce friction (declines, authentication steps, higher fees) and operational burdens (disputes and chargebacks). In parallel, customer expectations keep moving toward “instant”: instant onboarding, instant deposits, and instant access to funds.
This shift is accelerating interest in SEPA Instant and pay-by-bank experiences that can deliver:
- Near real-time funding rather than delayed settlement cycles
- More predictable acceptance logic compared with card authorisation behaviour
- Cleaner reconciliation through structured references and automation
- Lower dispute exposure versus card chargeback mechanisms
What Yowpay will be discussing at ICE Barcelona
Yowpay is a SEPA-first approach designed to make European bank payments feel as straightforward as a modern checkout—while retaining the core strengths of SEPA rails: traceability, clarity, and automation.
Key topics on the agenda
- SEPA Instant deposits and approaches to reduce time-to-funds
- Pay-by-bank rails (Open Banking and SEPA-based flows)
- Smart references and automated reconciliation for high-volume operations
- Player experience optimisation: fewer steps, fewer drop-offs, faster confirmations
- Operational efficiency: streamlined finance and support workflows
- Compliance-friendly payment trails supporting auditability and reporting readiness
For businesses expanding across Europe, the objective is consistent: bank payments that are fast, transparent, and easy to operate at scale.
Who will find these discussions relevant
The themes Yowpay will be covering are particularly relevant for:
- iGaming operators aiming to improve deposit speed and reduce card dependency
- PSPs and EMIs building SEPA Instant propositions or adding pay-by-bank capabilities
- Payment and product teams seeking conversion and reliability gains in the EU
- Risk and compliance teams prioritising clean, bank-native transaction trails
- Platform integrators focused on automation, reconciliation, and scalability
ICE Barcelona 2026: A practical focus
During ICE Barcelona, Yowpay’s discussions will remain practical and use-case driven—focused on what improves deposit performance, reduces operational load, and supports compliant growth across European markets.
To connect during ICE: the simplest approach is to reach out via LinkedIn and coordinate a suitable time during the event.
FAQ: SEPA Instant & pay-by-bank for modern deposits
Is SEPA Instant actually instant?
SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst) is designed for very fast euro transfers and operates 24/7/365 between participating payment service providers. Actual experience depends on PSP connectivity and implementation choices.
Why consider SEPA/pay-by-bank alongside cards?
Bank rails can reduce friction linked to card authorisations and chargebacks, while improving traceability and reconciliation—particularly valuable for high-volume platforms.
Can this support cross-border European growth?
SEPA schemes are designed for euro payments across the SEPA area, supporting cross-border operations with consistent payment standards.
What typically improves the most after switching part of deposits to SEPA rails?
Common improvements include faster access to funds, fewer payment-related support tickets, cleaner reconciliation, and more predictable operational processes.
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