This document discusses how payments are an overlooked but important part of the customer experience. It notes that ecommerce and cross-border payments are growing significantly. Checkout abandonment rates are high due to friction in the payment process. The document advocates for a next generation "all-in-one" payment platform to optimize the customer experience across mobile, global payments, alternative payment methods, and subscriptions in order to increase sales conversion. It provides examples of companies that increased their sales conversions by up to 17% by implementing a frictionless payment experience.