Barclays is closing its ePDQ payment platform: What Your Business Needs to Know About the Platform's Retirement

After many years of reliable service, Barclays has announced the official retirement of the ePDQ (electronic point of data query) platform also known as Smart Pay, with all services ceasing on March 31, 2026. This pivotal transition marks a critical moment for businesses that have depended on ePDQ for their online payments, virtual terminals, and telephone transactions. If you are currently an ePDQ merchant, it is imperative to start planning your migration to a new payment provider as soon as possible.

However, there is no need to panic about this change. In fact, this shift presents a unique opportunity to enhance and modernise your payment infrastructure. By exploring new payment solutions, you have the chance to not only maintain your business operations smooth but also to upgrade to platforms that may be faster, more affordable and technologically superior to Smart Pay ePDQ.

At Free Payment Consulting, we understand the challenges that come with such a transition. Our team of expert consultants is dedicated to guiding you through this process to ensure a seamless, stress free migration. We specialize in identifying payment solutions that fit your business needs, offering you tailored options that go beyond what Smart Pay ePDQ provides. Free Payment Consulting can offer Online Payment gateways, Virtual Terminals, MOTO (mail order telephone order), all highly secure and great value payment solutions.

Start today by assessing your current payment processes and determining which features are essential for your business. Whether it’s increasing transaction speed, reducing costs, or enhancing customer experience, we are here to ensure you find the right solution.

Our commitment is to empower businesses like yours with better payment options. Reach out to us for assistance in navigating this transition and upgrading your payment systems, ensuring you are not just migrating but evolving.