Why local acquiring is becoming essential for global e-commerce growth

Brian Gaynor explains why businesses are shifting away from outdated cross-border infrastructure and toward local acquiring strategies that improve approvals, reduce costs, and create checkout experiences that feel local to consumers everywhere

October 29, 2026

Traditional cross-border payment systems create unnecessary friction, higher processing fees, foreign exchange costs, lower authorisation rates, and checkout abandonment; image credit: Westlight/shutterstock

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