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2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for payment leaders, with a focus on AI, regulatory pressures, and the growing complexity of global commerce. From flagship industry conferences to intimate executive dinners, the upcoming event calendar reflects where innovation, strategy, and real decision-making are happening.

We’re excited to share that VGS is now included in Stripe Forwarding documentation, making it even easier for Stripe customers to securely share payment method data with VGS and unlock the full power of payment portability.

The demand for secure yet seamless online payments has never been higher. With cybercrime and online fraud resulting in over $4 billion in losses and counting, businesses face growing pressure to protect both their customers and their bottom line. Enter 3D Secure (3DS), a widely adopted security protocol that plays a vital role in safeguarding card-not-present (CNP) transactions.

When major financial institutions make network changes, it can send ripples through the entire payments ecosystem. This year, Capital One announced it will migrate only its debit card portfolio from Mastercard to the Discover network, following the completion of its acquisition of Discover Financial Services.

It’s with great excitement that VGS is officially launching VGS 3DS, designed to deliver stronger security, smoother checkout experiences, and greater flexibility for businesses and their customers. As online transactions continue to grow, so do the risks of fraud and chargebacks. 3D Secure (3DS) adds an extra layer of protection by authenticating cardholders during online payments and is mandated and heavily regulated in many regions.

Network tokens are unique identifiers used in place of card details during transactions. They enhance security by keeping sensitive information hidden. This article from VGS explains how network tokens work, their benefits, and their importance in payments.

Payment tokenization protects your sensitive payment data by converting it into secure, non-exploitable tokens. In this article, we’ll explore what payment tokenization is, how it works, and why it’s essential for businesses and consumers.

In today’s fast-moving digital payments world, data security and transaction success are more important than ever. As businesses scale, understanding the difference between PCI-compliant tokens and network tokens becomes critical for protecting sensitive cardholder data, optimizing payment performance, and reducing fraud.

As digital payments continue dominating the global economy, secure transaction methods are more critical than ever. One powerful solution driving this security shift is the token service provider (TSP).

Understanding digital payments is crucial in today's fintech world. Two key terms you might encounter, especially within the realm of mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay, are DPAN (Device Primary Account Number) and MPAN (Merchant Primary Account Number).