The latest from the world of UK payments — product updates, industry news, and guides for growing businesses.
March 2026
UK merchants can now connect their Monek account to Xero in under 2 minutes, with every payment automatically creating a matching Xero transaction entry. The integration syncs settlements, refunds, and fees in real-time, eliminating manual reconciliation and making end-of-month accounting instant.
Read article →UK merchants can now benefit from automatic payment reconciliation with Monek's Xero integration, currently awaiting App Marketplace approval.
Read more →Five practical strategies for negotiating better rates, understanding your statement, and reducing unnecessary fees with your current acquirer.
Read more →We've rebuilt the Monek merchant dashboard from the ground up. New features include real-time reporting, batch refunds, and advanced filtering.
Read more →After switching from Stripe, this UK e-commerce business reduced processing fees by over a third while improving settlement times to next-day.
Read more →Interchange-plus pricing can be significantly cheaper than blended rates — but it's not for everyone. Here's how to decide if it suits your business.
Read more →UK merchants can now discover and connect Monek directly through the Xero App Marketplace, making payment reconciliation completely automatic.
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