Although Europe lacks a pan-regional scheme to rival international card networks, building and igniting one means giving consumers and merchants a reason to get on board — something that is lacking today, says Gijs Boudewijn, general manager at the Dutch Payments Association. “There is hardly...
For an industry that’s typically laser-focused on frictionless services, it’s rare to hear calls for any sort of friction — let alone that it’s good for consumers who increasingly desire faster, more convenient and seamless services. But as more and more buy now, pay later...
March 12, 2024
The recent move by Norway to enact rules ensuring consumers’ ability to pay with cash reflects a growing concern over the potential exclusion of certain segments of the population who are reluctant to use digital payments. The proposed measures will enable customers to pay with cash at any sales location where other types of payment […]
March 31, 2023
Although Europe lacks a pan-regional scheme to rival international card networks, building and igniting one means giving consumers and merchants a reason to get on board — something that is...
June 24, 2022
For an industry that’s typically laser-focused on frictionless services, it’s rare to hear calls for any sort of friction — let alone that it’s good for consumers who increasingly desire...
