Ep. 38 - Live from MPE Berlin: Beyond APMs: The Rise of Specialised Payment Methods with Optty

Live from MPE Berlin, host Justin Hanna catches up with Lincoln Dundas, VP of Partnerships & Enablement at Optty, for a fast-paced discussion on the evolving global payments landscape.Lincoln breaks down the growing fragmentation of payment methods, why “Alternative Payments” are no longer alternative, and how Specialised Payment Methods (SPMs) are becoming essential for merchants looking to scale globally.The conversation also explores the next wave of innovation — from AI-driven commerce and agentic payments to the role of wallets, crypto, and infrastructure in enabling seamless global checkout experiences.Plus, Lincoln steps up for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame — calling out one thing in payments that needs to go.***The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by ISX Financial.ISX Financial, delivers a unified ecosystem with multi-currency accounts, online payments,  real-time UK and EU transfers and global mass payouts. Within that platform, PaidBy® provides Pay by Bank with real-time settlement notifications, automated reconciliation and integrated refund management. One partner, one integration — helping your business transact with confidence. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.isx.financial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***The Payments Shed Podcast is sponsored by Snap Finance UK.Snap Finance is a flexible point-of-sale finance provider helping consumers spread the cost of essential purchases. They offer transparent repayment options, built around accessibility and real-world affordability, focused on making credit work better for everyday shoppers.***The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.