Faster payments, digital identity and new ways of moving money across borders will be among the key themes at Money20/20 USA 2026, as financial technology companies examine how payment systems are becoming more connected and easier to use.
Money20/20 USA will take place from October 18–21 at The Venetian in Las Vegas, bringing together banks, payment companies, fintechs, retailers, investors and technology providers.
The 2026 agenda places particular emphasis on how money moves between people, businesses and countries. Cross-border payments, stablecoins, real-time transactions and digital wallets appear across the program, alongside discussions on identity verification and payment security.
Faster ways to move money
Several sessions will explore how international payments are changing as traditional banking networks are joined by new digital infrastructure.
Stablecoins and tokenized payment systems will be discussed primarily in the context of payments and settlement rather than cryptocurrency trading, with attention on whether they can make some cross-border transactions faster or more efficient.
Digital wallets and real-time payment systems will also feature in the program, reflecting the growing number of ways consumers and businesses can send, receive and manage money.
Digital identity becomes part of the payment experience
As financial services move online, verifying identity is becoming increasingly connected to the payment process itself.
Money20/20 will examine how banks, fintech companies and payment providers are developing new approaches to authentication and digital identity, with the aim of making transactions both easier and more secure.
The program also looks at how identity systems may evolve as more financial services are accessed through mobile devices and digital platforms.
A broader shift in financial infrastructure
The wider conference will cover banking, embedded finance, open finance, payment technology and financial infrastructure.
Rather than focusing only on new consumer apps, many of the 2026 discussions look at the systems operating behind them: how payments are processed, how identities are verified and how financial services can work across different platforms and countries.
Money20/20 USA 2026 will take place from October 18–21 at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada.
