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🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Lloyds Bank £3,000 'daily limit' update for anyone with this type of account

Lloyds Bank clarified that customers with certain accounts can make debit card payments up to £20,000 daily, addressing a customer's concern about a £3,000 payment limit.

Mar 1 • 05:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major contactless card payment change for shoppers on March 19 - what you need to know

The UK will remove the £100 limit on contactless card payments on March 19, allowing banks to set their own limits and enabling customers to adjust their personal limits.

Feb 28 • 11:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New contactless card rule in March 2026 'date set'

A new rule changing the cap on contactless card payments in the UK will be implemented from March 2026, allowing banks to set higher limits if they choose.

Feb 26 • 10:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Visa Research - IME GSEVEE: Business Expenses Paid by Card for Nearly 1 in 2 SMEs

A study by IME GSEVEE for Visa reveals that nearly half of SMEs in Greece now use cards for their business expenses.

Feb 25 • 16:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Technical glitch makes people unknowingly thieves in stores

A technical error during card payments can lead to customers unknowingly being charged for items they believe they paid for, causing confusion and disputes at checkout.

Feb 21 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New contactless payment rule from March 19, 2026, affects all UK cards

A new regulation set to take effect in the UK on March 19, 2026, will allow banks to offer higher contactless payment limits and give customers more control over their card limits.

Feb 20 • 11:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

EET is returning, it will also be available for card payments

The Electronic Evidence of Sales (EET) system in Czechia is set to return, allowing for payments made by card in addition to other payment methods.

Feb 18 • 10:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Great Britain fears that Donald Trump will destroy the credit card payment system and is seeking an alternative

The UK is accelerating plans to launch an alternative to Mastercard and Visa amid concerns that Donald Trump may dismantle the global payment system.

Feb 17 • 12:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Child goes out to buy açaí for R$ 24, and mother receives a R$ 650 bill split in two payments

A mother was shocked to find that her son's purchase of two açaí cups for R$ 24 resulted in a credit card charge of R$ 650.

Feb 14 • 12:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Are you traveling to Brazil for Carnival 2026? Keys to avoid scams with PIX or card payments

The article provides important tips for travelers to Brazil during Carnival 2026 to help avoid scams related to digital payments.

Feb 13 • 09:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Visa card payments blocked. Banks indicate what to do

Users in Poland have reported issues with Visa card payments at multiple retailers, indicating a broader network failure.

Feb 12 • 12:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Aura Salla from the National Coalition Party warns: Credit cards have a hidden kill switch

Aura Salla, a Member of the European Parliament from Finland, warns that credit card payments in Europe could be halted by political decisions due to a hidden 'kill switch' feature in credit card technologies.

Feb 12 • 06:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New benefit card rules come into effect this week; see what changes

New rules for benefit cards, including food and cultural vouchers, will take effect this week in Brazil, requiring payments to be made exclusively through the 'voucher' function.

Feb 11 • 19:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

New Scam: You Take Care of Nothing, the Phone Reads the Card Itself. And You're Out of Money

A new scam tactic involves phones automatically reading credit cards without user knowledge, leaving victims without their money.

Feb 10 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

The Age of AI Agents and Card Payments [Hello, Crypto]

The article discusses the growing role of AI agents in managing transactions and reservations, raising questions about the adaptability of existing payment systems like credit cards.

Feb 8 • 10:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

There were disruptions in card payments

Card payments in Finland experienced temporary issues, affecting multiple users and reported by various banks, with complaints peaking around 2 PM on Wednesday.

Feb 4 • 13:22 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Payment problems across the country have been resolved

Nets resolved nationwide payment issues that began earlier Wednesday due to technical difficulties with their card payment solution.

Feb 4 • 13:11 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Life & Tech

Nets had problems - led to payment issues

Nets experienced technical disruptions affecting card payments for around 15 minutes, but reported that the issue has been resolved and was not due to a cyberattack.

Feb 4 • 13:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Governor of the Czech National Bank Criticizes Banks. 'Don't Send Money at Night,' Advises Expert

The Governor of the Czech National Bank has issued a warning to commercial banks regarding the potential issues with instant payments, emphasizing consumer protection and criticizing high fees charged by card companies.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New calls for DWP benefits payment card to replace cash

A new online petition is urging the UK Government to replace cash payments for benefit claimants with a payment card system to ensure welfare money is spent on essentials.

Jan 15 • 05:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Experts on 'powerful' credit card protection for holidaymakers

Experts recommend that holidaymakers use credit cards for payments abroad to benefit from enhanced protections and potential refunds.

Jan 13 • 04:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Lewis gives anyone with credit card debt '2 rules' and says 'get these'

Financial expert Martin Lewis shared two essential rules for managing credit card debt on 'This Morning', advising viewers on how to potentially reduce their interest payments and improve their financial situation.

Jan 9 • 09:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Bye-Bye Cash: Germany is also becoming a Cashless Society

For the first time last year, card payments surpassed cash payments in Germany, reflecting a shift towards a cashless society supported by increased consumer choice.

Jan 2 • 12:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Mobile Payments: With Card, Please!

In Germany, cash payments at cafes, kiosks, and markets are being replaced by mobile card payments, largely due to the influence of the company Sumup, which is now assessing its future direction.

Dec 27 • 18:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Mobile Payment: With Card, Please!

The convenience of mobile payments has increased in Germany, largely due to companies like Sumup, prompting discussions about the future of such payment systems.

Dec 27 • 18:28 UTC

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