SumUp appointed official payment partner for London-based events destination Between the Bridges

Between The Bridges, an events destination situated at London’s South Bank, and FinTech firm SumUp have announced a partnership that will see SumUp become the venue’s official payment partner.

From the 2026 season opening on 30th April, every card payment, PoS transaction, and QR code order across the venue will be powered by the company’s technology.

Between The Bridges is home to around 50 independent traders, food vendors, and creative entrepreneurs. As part of the agreement, SumUp will deploy its Solo card readers, PoS systems, and QR code payment technology across the venue, enabling traders to accept payments contactlessly - whether at the monthly SoLo Craft Fair, during headline events, or on busy weeknight residencies.

The deal also includes naming rights; the venue will be known as Between The Bridges Powered by SumUp. It follows SumUp's appointment last year as official payment processor for the O2.

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Payments will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.

Check out our 2025 winners here.

Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”

“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”

He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”

Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.