TSG Names Payment Gateways Setting Standard for API Performance in 2026 Report
The Strawhecker Group (TSG) has released its annual API Best of Breed Report for 2026, recognizing payment gateways that set the standard for API performance, developer experience, and innovation.
TSG's report evaluates gateway APIs across a comprehensive set of factors to provide benchmarks, recommendations, and insight into the developer integration experience. The awards are based on TSG's independent review of publicly available API documentation, assessing each API from both novice and experienced developers' perspectives.
The top payment gateways recognized in this year's report include Adyen, Elavon, Global Payments, JPMorgan Chase, North, and Nuvei. Adyen received the 'Best Overall API' award for delivering a cohesive integration experience across API design, security, onboarding, documentation, tooling, and support.
JPMorgan Chase was recognized for its combination of strong API design, reliable performance, comprehensive documentation, and forward-looking payment capabilities, earning it the 'API Excellence & Innovation' award. Global Payments received awards in several categories, including 'Best Dev Stack', 'Fraud Prevention & Risk Decisioning', and 'Best Emerging Technology'.