Barclays ePDQ Is Closing – What’s Next for Your Business?
Barclays has announced that its long-standing ePDQ payment gateway is being closed down, leaving thousands of UK businesses scrambling for a reliable, secure, and cost-effective replacement.
If you’re one of the many merchants relying on Barclays ePDQ for card payments, now is the time to future-proof your business with a trusted alternative. The good news? There’s already a proven, award-winning solution waiting: SOTpay.
Why SOTpay Is the Obvious ePDQ Alternative
SOTpay is more than just another payment platform. It’s a PCI DSS Level 1, PSD2, and SCA-compliant solution designed to give businesses exactly what they’ve been missing with outdated gateways like ePDQ: better security, lower processing costs, and true payment flexibility.
Let’s break down why thousands of UK businesses are already making the switch.
1. Stronger Security & Lower Processing Costs
With fraud on the rise, businesses can’t afford to gamble on outdated systems. SOTpay eliminates the risk of card-not-present fraud and chargebacks, giving you total peace of mind.
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✅ 100% protection against fraud-related chargebacks
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✅ Reduced processing fees through smarter routing and fewer high-risk surcharges
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✅ Compliance built-in, avoiding hidden admin and labour costs
➡️ Result: rock-solid security, lower overheads, and safer transactions across every channel.
2. Agnostic Payment Orchestration That Works Everywhere
Unlike traditional providers that lock you in, SOTpay is agnostic. You stay in control of your payment ecosystem, free to plug into your choice of acquirers, gateways, and banking partners.
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✅ Omni-channel reach: phone, webchat, email, SMS, WhatsApp, and social media
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✅ Smart routing: optimise payments by card or Open Banking to reduce costs and increase approvals
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✅ Future-proof orchestration: scale easily as your business grows
➡️ Result: a payments hub that fits seamlessly into your operations — not the other way around.
3. Frictionless Checkout That Customers Love
Today’s customers expect fast, flexible, and familiar payment options. SOTpay delivers them all in one secure link.
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✅ Supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, debit/credit cards, and Open Banking
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✅ Works on any device, with no hardware or redirects required
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✅ One-tap checkout reduces cart abandonment and increases conversions
➡️ Result: more completed transactions, happier buyers, and stronger customer loyalty.
Why Switch Now?
With Barclays ePDQ shutting down, businesses that wait risk payment disruption, higher costs, and lost revenue. Migrating early ensures a smooth transition and gives you the chance to upgrade to a solution that does more than ePDQ ever could.
SOTpay is already trusted by merchants across retail, hospitality, automotive, utilities, and financial services. Its award-winning technology is recognised as one of the most secure and innovative payment solutions available today.
Make the Switch From Barclays ePDQ to SOTpay Today
Don’t let Barclays’ ePDQ closure hold your business back. Move forward with SOTpay — the smarter, safer, and more flexible alternative.
✅ Lower processing costs
✅ No fraud-related chargebacks
✅ Omni-channel coverage
✅ Frictionless checkout
SOTpay isn’t just a replacement for Barclays ePDQ, it’s an upgrade.
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