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Neil Hopcroft

Neil Hopcroft

Payments innovation and strategic accounts director at Form3

London, England
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Summary

Neil Hopcroft is a seasoned leader in the payments industry, currently serving as Director - Head of Global Strategic Accounts at Form3. He is known for his expertise in navigating non-bank access, payment regulations, and the verification of payee, actively contributing to discussions on payments innovation and the evolving banking landscape. finextra+2
With a career spanning over 15 years in financial sales roles, Neil has a strong background in business development across various payment sectors, including ePayments and FX markets. He brings a wealth of experience from companies like Ingenico ePayments and HSBC, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of financial services. ewpn
Committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within the finance industry, Neil is an active Male Ally in the European Women Payments Network (EWPN). He critically observes workplace practices, asks probing questions, and reflects on situations to drive positive change and promote EWPN’s objectives. ewpn+1

Work

Education

Writing

Book review: We’ll Prescribe you Another Cat by Syou Ishida

November 18, 2025

A book review exploring the additional benefits of having access to more than one cat, focusing on how cats can help people with problems they didn’t know they had.

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What is Non-Bank Access & How Is It Changing in 2025?

July 3, 2025

Interview where Neil Hopcroft provided insights into non-bank access, regulation, and verification of payee in the payments industry, discussing how these developments drive transformation.

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7 Ways SEPA Indirect Participants Might Be Losing Out

March 13, 2023

An article discussing challenges for SEPA Indirect Participants and how the Direct Non-Settling Participant (DNSP) model improves payment efficiency and reduces costs for financial institutions.

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European Women in Payments Conference: A Man's Perspective

October 19, 2018

A LinkedIn Pulse article sharing Neil Hopcroft's experience at the EWPNet conference from a male perspective, emphasizing his support for diversity and inclusion.

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Hobbies

Neil Hopcroft is an avid reader and regularly posts book reviews on his personal blog. neilhopcroft

He enjoys travel and photography, documenting his experiences in places like Stockholm on his blog with accompanying images. neilhopcroft+4

He played rugby as a wing for Tabard Rugby, scoring multiple tries in local leagues during the mid-2000s. co+3