The Seven Payment Initiation Methods Explained - The Briefing | On The Wire

Payment flexibility isn't about accepting more card brands. Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover - four ways to access the same infrastructure. Real flexibility comes from how customers initiate payments.There are seven distinct initiation methods - each designed for a different context. Cards work where terminals exist. These methods work where cards don't.This 6-minute briefing covers all seven - QR code, NFC contactless, BLE proximity, payment links, SMS, barcode, and audio soundbite - and when to use each.Full source material and the complete guide: payware.eu/en/articles/seven-payment-methodsProduced by payware - the transaction resolution network for instant A2A payments.AI-generated from payware's published research and documentation.