The Payments Shed Podcast

Ep. 43 - Live from MPE Berlin: From Fragmented Tools to Unified Commerce with Unzer


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Live from MPE Berlin, host Grant Evans chats with Robert Bueninck, CEO at Unzer, to explore how merchants are moving from fragmented payment stacks to fully integrated commerce platforms.

Robert shares how Unzer is rethinking the role of a payments provider — not just as a processor, but as a financial partner helping merchants simplify operations, unlock liquidity, and compete more effectively. The conversation dives into why SMEs still struggle to access enterprise-grade tools, and how embedded financial services are beginning to level the playing field.

They also unpack the role of data, AI, and agentic commerce, and where these innovations are actually delivering value today versus where the hype still outweighs reality.

Plus, Robert steps up for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shamecalling out one thing in payments he’d happily banish forever.


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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


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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.


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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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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The Payments Shed PodcastBy Grant Evans and Justin Hanna