Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
The Swiss Payment Forum 2026 will be held at the Zurich Marriott Hotel on November 16-17, 2026. This premier conference focuses on the latest developments in the payment industry, featuring expert speakers and networking opportunities.
Attendees will gain insights into innovations such as AI in payments, digital wallets, and regulatory changes affecting the sector. Swiss Payment Forum 2026 takes place in Zürich, Switzerland.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The Swiss Payment Forum 2026 takes place on November 16-17, 2026, at the Zurich Marriott Hotel.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event gathers over 200 payment professionals from banks, fintechs, and regulatory bodies.
- 3Organiser: The event is organised by Vereon AG, known for its expertise in financial events.
- 4Entry: Registration is available online with special rates for users of innovative payment solutions.
Why visit
Swiss Payment Forum 2026 brings the Swiss payment ecosystem to Zurich on 16-17 November for a focused programme on instant payments, ISO 20022, open banking, fraud prevention and AI-driven payment operations.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at the Swiss Payment Forum offers companies the chance to showcase their solutions to key decision-makers in the payment sector, enhance brand visibility, and engage with potential clients and partners. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Payment technology providers and fintech startups, Banks and financial institutions offering payment solutions, Consulting firms specializing in financial services. Position your offer across digital payment solutions.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Heads of payments and transaction banking at Swiss and European banks
Payment product and operations managers at merchants and retailers
Fintech founders and product leads building checkout, fraud, open banking or orchestration tools
Compliance, AML and financial crime officers tracking instant payment and cross-border rules
Core banking and payment hub architects modernising ISO 20022 and SEPA connectivity
Card issuers, acquirers and PSPs managing tokenisation, chargebacks and merchant acceptance
Consultants and system integrators delivering payment transformation programmes
Regulators and industry body representatives focused on Swiss and EU payment infrastructure
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Payment hub and core banking software vendors
Fraud detection, AML and transaction monitoring providers
Open banking and account-to-account payment platforms
Card processors, issuers and acquirers
Payment orchestration and reconciliation specialists
Swiss fintechs offering TWINT, eBill or QR-bill integrations
Consultancies and system integrators with a Swiss payment practice
Cloud, cybersecurity and connectivity providers serving payment operations
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Instant payments and SEPA credit transfer infrastructure
ISO 20022 migration and payment message transformation
Open banking APIs and account-to-account payment initiation
Payment orchestration, routing and reconciliation platforms
Fraud detection, AML and transaction monitoring
Card issuing, tokenisation and merchant acceptance
TWINT, eBill and QR-bill integration
AI-driven payment analytics and customer servicing
Digital asset and blockchain-based payment rails
Location & Facilities
Venue
Zurich Marriott Hotel
Neumühlequai 42, 8006 Zürich
Facilities
Parking
Zurich Marriott Hotel in Zürich typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Zurich Marriott Hotel in Zürich typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Zurich Marriott Hotel for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
General admission
Regular price for attendees
2195General admission
Special price for users of innovative payment solutions
695
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Zürich, Switzerland
Why it matters
On 2026-11-16 to 2026-11-17, Swiss Payment Forum 2026 in Zürich covering Instant payments and SEPA credit transfer infrastructure, ISO 20022 migration and payment message transformation, Open b gives technology buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · CHF
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Zurich Airport
Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the primary gateway for the Zurich Marriott Hotel area. S-Bahn lines S2/S16/S24 run frequently to Zurich HB; buy a ZVV ticket before boarding
approx. 12 km
to venue
15-25 min by car or taxi; 10-15 min by S-Bahn to Zurich HB plus a short tram ride
by car
Basel EuroAirport
Basel EuroAirport (BSL) is a secondary gateway. Take the bus to Basel SBB, then a direct train to Zurich HB, followed by tram or taxi to the venue
approx. 90 km
to venue
about 1h15 by car; about 1h by train from Basel SBB to Zurich HB plus the airport bus
by car
Geneva Airport
Geneva Airport (GVA) is an alternate gateway with direct trains to Zurich HB. Allow extra time for the longer rail journey and a tram or taxi to the Marriott area
approx. 280 km
to venue
about 3h by car; about 2h45 by direct train to Zurich HB plus a short tram ride
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Zurich Marriott Hotel
5-star
Zurich downtown, venue-adjacentUSD 380–520 / night
Venue-adjacent 5-star hotel; rates are approximate for 16-17 Nov 2026 and should be confirmed in CHF.
Breakfast (chargeable), free Wi-Fi, parking (chargeable), air conditioning, pet-friendly, fitness center, bar, restaurant
sourceThe Home Hotel Zürich, a member of DESIGN HOTELS
4-star
ZurichListed among hotels near the venue; spa on site. Approximate event-week rate.
Breakfast (chargeable), free Wi-Fi, parking (chargeable), air conditioning, pet-friendly, fitness center, spa, bar
Courtyard by Marriott Zurich North
4-star
Zurich North, approx. 3.5 km from the MarriottMarriott-brand option north of the city center; short tram or taxi to the venue.
Breakfast (chargeable), free Wi-Fi, parking (chargeable), air conditioning, pet-friendly, fitness center, bar, restaurant
Moxy Rapperswil
3-star
RapperswilBudget-friendly Marriott option outside central Zurich; allow 25-35 min by train to Zurich HB plus a tram.
Breakfast (chargeable), free Wi-Fi, parking (chargeable), air conditioning, pet-friendly, fitness center, bar, restaurant
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
train
Estimated costCHF 12-28 airport or S-Bahn single journey
Best forZurich Airport (ZRH) to Zurich HB
S-Bahn lines S2/S16/S24 run frequently; journey time is about 10-15 minutes.
tram
Estimated costCHF 3.50-6.50 single S-Bahn/tram journey
Best forZurich HB to Zurich Marriott Hotel area
Short tram or bus ride from Zurich HB; validate your ticket before boarding.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. CHF 60-80; 20-30 min depending on traffic
Best forZurich Airport (ZRH) to Zurich Marriott Hotel
Taxi ranks are outside the airport terminals; ride-hailing may also be available.
parking
Estimated costApprox. CHF 30-45 per day; confirm with hotel
Best forZurich Marriott Hotel on-site parking
Chargeable hotel parking; city garages nearby are an alternative but fill quickly on event days.
train
Estimated costCHF 12-28 airport or S-Bahn single journey
Best forBasel EuroAirport (BSL) to Zurich Marriott Hotel
Bus from BSL to Basel SBB, then a direct train to Zurich HB; allow about 1h15 door to door.
train
Estimated costCHF 12-28 airport or S-Bahn single journey
Best forGeneva Airport (GVA) to Zurich Marriott Hotel
Direct trains from Geneva Airport to Zurich HB take about 2h45; then a short tram to the venue.
Weather
November in Zurich is late autumn: daytime highs typically 7-9°C and night lows 1-3°C, with a good chance of rain and occasional early snow. Pack a waterproof coat, warm layers and comfortable shoes for tram and walking transfers. Check the forecast before travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Free Wi-Fi is typically available at the venue and hotels; confirm access codes at registration. Switzerland uses 230V Type J plugs. EU roaming may not include Switzerland, so check your operator or buy a Swiss eSIM/SIM from Swisscom, Salt or Sunrise.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Punctuality
Swiss business meetings start on time. Arrive early for the forum and allow buffer for tram transfers.
Greetings and language
A handshake and surname are standard in business settings. English is widely spoken in Zurich; German and Swiss German are the local languages.
Tipping
Service is included by law. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is common but not mandatory.
Payments
Cards are widely accepted, but some small cafes and kiosks may prefer cash or TWINT. Carry a small amount of CHF.
Sunday closures
Many shops are closed on Sundays. Plan shopping and supplies for Saturday.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: ZRH
Fares captured on Google Flights were priced in CHF; Zurich (ZRH) is the primary destination airport, with Geneva (GVA) and Basel (BSL) appearing as alternates in the same capture set. Singapore-Zurich for 16 Nov 2026 listed from CHF 500 and Sydney-Zurich from CHF 1,006; prices include taxes and required fees for one adult, with bag fees extra. Some captured Zurich-origin deals use dates outside the event week, so compare live fares before booking. Book early for November and allow rail time if using Basel or Geneva.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Zurich Airport (ZRH): 15-25 min by car or taxi; 10-15 min by S-Bahn to Zurich HB plus a short tram ride; Basel EuroAirport (BSL): about 1h15 by car; about 1h by train from Basel SBB to Zurich HB plus the airport bus; Geneva Airport (GVA): about 3h by car; about 2h45 by direct train to Zurich HB plus a short tram ride. Allow road or rail time to Zurich Marriott Hotel; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Zurich Marriott Hotel: Zurich downtown, venue-adjacent: Zurich Marriott Hotel; Zurich: The Home Hotel Zürich, a member of DESIGN HOTELS; Zurich North, approx. 3.5 km from the Marriott: Courtyard by Marriott Zurich North.
Ride-hail: Uber operates in Zurich, and local taxi apps and ranks are also available. Ride-hailing can be more expensive at peak times, so compare with tram or S-Bahn for airport runs and confirm the fare estimate in the app before booking.
Public transit: Zurich's ZVV network combines S-Bahn, trams and buses. From Zurich Airport, S-Bahn lines S2/S16/S24 reach Zurich HB in about 10-15 minutes. Buy tickets in the ZVV or SBB app or at machines, and validate before boarding. The venue-adjacent Marriott area is a short tram or bus ride from Zurich HB.
Parking: The Zurich Marriott Hotel has chargeable on-site parking; expect approximately CHF 30-45 per day. Confirm availability and height restrictions with the hotel. City garages near Neumühlequai are an alternative but fill quickly on event days.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November
Temperature: Daytime highs typically 7-9°C; night lows 1-3°C (approximate; check the forecast before travel).
Seasonality: Late autumn is often wet; rain is common and early snow is possible. Carry a compact umbrella and a waterproof layer.
Packing: Pack warm layers, a waterproof coat, comfortable walking shoes for tram and walking transfers, and a compact umbrella. Indoor venues are heated; smart business casual is appropriate for the forum.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Swiss Payment Forum 2026 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
14-10 days before: confirm your registration and ticket category (regular or innovative payment solution rate) on the official Swiss Payment Forum site.
T-2
Book your Zurich hotel early; the Zurich Marriott Hotel is venue-adjacent, with Courtyard Zurich North, The Home Hotel and Moxy Rapperswil as alternates.
T-3
Book flights to Zurich (ZRH) or compare Basel (BSL) and Geneva (GVA) with direct train connections to Zurich HB.
T-4
Check Schengen entry requirements for your nationality and confirm passport validity for the trip.
T-5
Download the SBB and ZVV apps for train, tram and bus tickets, and save the venue address for offline use.
T-6
Plan your airport transfer: S-Bahn ZRH to Zurich HB takes about 10-15 minutes, then tram or taxi to the Marriott area.
T-7
Review the published schedule and shortlist sessions on instant payments, ISO 20022, open banking and fraud.
T-8
Prepare two or three questions for speakers or regulators based on your own payment roadmap.
T-9
Pack smart business attire, warm layers, a waterproof coat and comfortable shoes for tram and walking transfers.
T-10
1-2 days before: check the Zurich forecast, confirm your hotel booking and save a screenshot of your registration confirmation.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Zurich Marriott Hotel
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Swiss Payment Forum 2026 registration concourse
Zurich Marriott Hotel
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Zurich Marriott Hotel
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nightsCHF 190.00
- Per diem × 2CHF 150.00
Estimated totalCHF 340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · General admission
CHF 2195 / per person
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Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Swiss Payment Forum 2026 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Swiss Payment Forum 2026, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Digital payment solutions and platforms and Fraud prevention technologies solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Swiss Payment Forum 2026 in Zürich.
Min. budget
$2,645.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Digital payment solutions and platforms and Fraud prevention technologies products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$11,902.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Zürich show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- SEPA
- Single Euro Payments Area: harmonised euro credit transfer and direct debit schemes that let payments move across participating countries as easily as domestic transfers. Relevant to Swiss banks handling euro flows for corporate and retail clients.
- Instant payments
- Account-to-account credit transfers cleared within seconds and available around the clock. In Switzerland, instant payments are being rolled out through the SIC infrastructure, changing expectations for retail, e-commerce and B2B settlement.
- ISO 20022
- A global standard for financial messaging that carries richer remittance and party data than legacy formats. Migration affects payment processing, reconciliation and sanctions screening across banks and corporates.
- PSD2 and PSD3
- EU Payment Services Directives that set rules for open banking, strong customer authentication and payment institution licensing. PSD3 is the proposed next update, with implications for fraud controls and access to account data.
- Open banking
- Consent-based sharing of bank account data through APIs, enabling account information services and payment initiation services. Used to build cash-flow tools, checkout options and lending decisions.
- Acquirer and issuer
- An acquirer processes card payments for merchants, while an issuer provides the card or account to the payer. Both roles shape authorisation rates, chargeback handling and merchant fees.
- Tokenisation
- Replacing sensitive card or account data with a unique token so merchants and wallets can process payments without storing raw credentials. Reduces fraud exposure and supports mobile wallets.
- Payment orchestration
- Routing transactions across multiple PSPs, acquirers or payment methods to optimise approval rates, cost and resilience. Often paired with reconciliation and retry logic.
- Request to Pay
- A messaging service that lets a creditor request payment from a debtor, who approves it in their banking app. Used in SEPA and Swiss eBill contexts to replace paper invoices and manual reconciliation.
- eBill
- Swiss digital invoice delivery and payment service integrated into online banking. Lets billers send invoices directly to customers for review and approval.
- TWINT
- Swiss mobile payment app used for person-to-person transfers and merchant payments. Widely adopted for retail, parking, vending and online checkout in Switzerland.
- KYC and AML
- Know Your Customer and anti-money-laundering checks that verify identity, source of funds and transaction patterns. Critical for regulated payment flows and cross-border transfers.
- Chargeback
- A card payment reversal initiated by the issuer on behalf of a cardholder, often after a dispute or suspected fraud. Merchants and acquirers manage chargeback evidence and prevention workflows.
- SIC
- Swiss Interbank Clearing: the central payment system operated for the Swiss financial centre, handling interbank payments and the rollout of instant payment settlement.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Swiss Payment Forum 2026 Zürich
- Swiss Payment Forum Zürich 2026
- Zürich Switzerland
- Finance & Payments Zürich 2026
- Finance & Payments Conference Zürich
- Digital payment solutions and platforms
- Fraud prevention technologies
- AI-driven payment analytics
- Mobile payment applications
- digital transformation expo
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