TrueLayer has become the first European open banking payment option listed on Stripe’s Payment Element, an embeddable UI component for checkout pages used by thousands of merchants around the world. Consumers will be able to select open banking payment at checkout, after which they will be redirected to TrueLayer’s payment page to confirm their payment either within their bank app or online bank account. Francesco Simoneschi, CEO and Co-founder, TrueLayer says: “Availability with Stripe’s UI is a significant milestone for open banking payments. It makes it even easier for merchants to access bank payments within their Stripe checkout, and provides a safe and secure way for consumers to shop online. But this is just step one. "For TrueLayer, the march continues into ecommerce, where speed, security and card fees continue to present obstacles for merchants across Europe.” The deal cements a longstanding relationship between the two firms, after Stripe joined a $130 million in the open banking outfit in September 2021.