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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Cash can be expensive: The State Audit Office named the danger

The State Audit Office warns that increasing cash payment limits in Lithuania could weaken financial accountability and transparency.

Feb 28 • 08:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A completely new payment method is being built in Europe

Europe plans to introduce a so-called digital euro by 2029, amidst concerns about cash elimination and the control of people's money movements.

Feb 24 • 22:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Exemption from the cash register – limit, exclusions, payment methods

The article discusses the details regarding exemptions from cash register requirements in Poland.

Feb 23 • 04:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Won a prize of US$1000 per day for life in New York, but rejected it and chose another option: mistake or right choice?

Spiros Moustakas won a lottery jackpot of US$1,000 per day for life but opted for a one-time cash payment instead.

Feb 21 • 22:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Preparation to End Cash Payments at Toll Plazas, Payments Will Only Be Made via FASTag or UPI

The Indian National Highways Authority is planning to completely end cash payments at national highway toll plazas by April 1, 2026, switching exclusively to digital payment methods like FASTag and UPI.

Feb 20 • 13:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Thousands of adults to get £400 cash boost a year to help with cost of living

Thousands of adults in the UK will receive a £400 annual payment to assist with living costs, as part of a broader government initiative.

Feb 19 • 16:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

TransferGo customers will be able to withdraw cash from their payment accounts

TransferGo has expanded its electronic money license to allow customers to withdraw cash from their payment accounts, enhancing service offerings amid changing customer needs.

Feb 17 • 15:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Cash Loses Ground: Digital Wallets Surpass 50% Adoption in Mexico

Digital wallets in Mexico have surpassed 50% adoption among mobile phone users, driven by the rise of e-commerce and a demand for contactless payment experiences.

Feb 15 • 06:10 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The crusade for banknotes: Switzerland votes on mandatory cash against cards

Switzerland is set to vote on a constitutional reform to ensure the mandatory availability of cash, amidst a growing preference for electronic payment methods.

Feb 13 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

K. Vaitiekūnas says that the Government has withdrawn its proposal to increase the cash payment limit

K. Vaitiekūnas announced that the Lithuanian Government has retracted its proposal to raise the cash payment limit, responding to arguments from law enforcement agencies.

Feb 12 • 20:20 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Bank Terminal Trouble in Several Stores

Customers at Kiwi stores in Bergen faced payment issues due to malfunctioning bank terminals, forcing some to rely on cash or an alternative payment app.

Feb 10 • 21:25 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Fines of up to 20,000 euros for POS and IRIS – Who is at risk

The Greek tax authority is conducting extensive checks on businesses that have not connected their POS systems to cash registers and the IRIS payment system, imposing fines for non-compliance.

Feb 9 • 17:28 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

As UN grapples with cash crisis don’t expect China to fill the gap, experts say

UN Secretary-General Guterres has warned of a potential financial collapse due to unpaid dues, urging member states to fulfill their financial obligations amid a significant cash crisis.

Feb 6 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

UN: It is at risk of financial collapse, the Trump factor

The United Nations faces one of the most serious financial crises in its history, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warning member states that without immediate payment of outstanding contributions, the organization risks running out of cash by summer.

Feb 6 • 03:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

No clear champion of cash payment reparations among Democrats in California gubernatorial race

In the 2026 California gubernatorial race, none of the Democratic candidates have emerged as a notable advocate for reparations through direct cash payments.

Feb 6 • 02:00 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
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Most collects signatures for constitutional protection of cash: 'It's more than a party issue'

The political party Most has begun collecting signatures in the Croatian Parliament to modify the Constitution in order to protect cash as a means of payment, warning that failing to do so may require a referendum.

Jan 14 • 12:38 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Newsfilter: If Šutaj Eštok Preaches Payment Cards, But Uses Cash

The article discusses a recent ruling by Slovakia's Supreme Court requiring the state-owned gas company SPP to pay over 14 million euros to Stroden Management Limited due to financial obligations stemming from contracts signed in the 1990s by former Minister Ján Ducký.

Jan 12 • 18:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Julita KaraÅ›-Gasparska: Cash-based Personal Income Tax with a Higher Limit

The article discusses how cash-based personal income tax allows certain entrepreneurs to pay taxes only after receiving payment from clients, thereby offering a flexible tax settlement method.

Jan 12 • 05:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Most initiates constitutional changes: "Some cafes already do not accept cash today"

The political party Most is proposing constitutional amendments in Croatia to protect cash as a payment method, and if they don't receive support, they are ready to initiate a referendum.

Jan 7 • 11:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Most initiates constitutional protection of cash: Here are the countries that have done this so far

The political party Most is pushing for constitutional changes in Croatia to permanently protect cash as a legal payment method amid accelerated digitalization of money.

Jan 7 • 11:20 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Bulgaria introduces the Euro as the 21st country - citizens withdraw cash overnight

As of the new year, Bulgaria has replaced the Lev with the Euro, becoming the 21st country to adopt the common currency as its official payment method.

Jan 1 • 11:06 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Association exchanges vouchers from payment cards for cash

An association in Greifswald is reportedly exchanging cash for vouchers from payment cards, circumventing new regulations for asylum seeker benefits, raising concerns about the effectiveness and oversight of the nationwide system.

Dec 31 • 13:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Struggling families urged to claim £500 cash payment after Christmas

Struggling families are encouraged to apply for a £500 cash payment from the Household Support Fund, with applications open until March 31, 2026.

Dec 29 • 09:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Receipts, POS, payments: everything changes from 2026. What to know

Starting January 1, 2026, Italy will implement more technical measures in the fight against tax evasion, requiring cash registers and electronic payment systems to be interconnected for immediate financial tracking.

Dec 29 • 08:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide members urged to act before January to claim free £50

Nationwide is reminding its members to claim a £50 payment before January, which is intended as a thank you for their membership.

Dec 28 • 08:19 UTC

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