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Cash remains the most widely-accepted payment method in the euro area, with 92% of businesses with physical points of sale accepting cash, according to the European Central Bank (ECB).

Cash still the most widely accepted payment method in the euro area

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Cash remains the most widely-accepted payment method in the euro area, with 92% of businesses with physical points of sale…

EuroCommerce, which represents the retail and wholesale sector across Europe, has called on EU institutions to extend interchange fee caps to commercial payment cards, arguing that uncapped fees are inflating prices across the European economy and costing businesses at least €4 billion annually.

EuroCommerce calls on EU institutions to cap commercial cards interchange

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EuroCommerce, which represents the retail and wholesale sector across Europe, has called on EU institutions to extend interchange fee caps…

Card payments are expected to rise by 8.7% in Ireland this year, to surpass €114.8 billion, according to new research by GlobalData.

Card payments in Ireland continue to rise

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

Card payments are expected to rise by 8.7% in Ireland this year, to surpass €114.8 billion, according to new research…

Europe is experiencing a significant shift in how businesses and consumers pay for items and services, with emerging technologies, new regulations, and a shift toward digital payments reshaping the market, according to a new report by zeb consulting.

Europe’s payment landscape facing a ‘turning point’, study suggests

1 year ago3 weeks ago3 mins

Europe is experiencing a significant shift in how businesses and consumers pay for items and services, with emerging technologies, new…