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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP announces new cash payments starting April 2026 - what you need to know

The UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will introduce a new Crisis and Resilience Fund in April 2026 to replace the Household Support Fund, aiming to provide much-needed financial assistance to those in need.

Mar 1 • 10:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to the penny: Florida debates bill SB 1074 to round cash payments

The Florida Senate has passed bill SB 1074, proposing to round cash payments due to the halting of penny production in the U.S.

Feb 28 • 16:01 UTC
🇱🇹 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Toll on the Sol and West Highways Increases by 43% with Heavy Penalty for Cash Payments

The toll for the Sol and West highways in Argentina will increase by 43% in March, with significant penalties for cash payments.

Feb 27 • 14:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

From March, the limit for withdrawing money from ATMs will change: how much can be withdrawn

In Argentina, changes to ATM withdrawal limits will be implemented in March, reflecting the growing preference for digital transactions over cash.

Feb 25 • 13:59 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will cash payments be eliminated at Toll Plazas?

The article discusses the potential end of cash payments at Indian toll plazas.

Feb 20 • 15:32 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

DWP Cold Weather Payments MAPPED: Check your area as 1.5 million homes get cash

1.5 million households in the UK have received £25 Cold Weather Payments to help with heating bills due to prolonged sub-zero temperatures this winter.

Feb 18 • 12:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Bank of France "will never abandon" cash, assures François Villeroy de Galhau

François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, asserted that cash will always be available in France despite its declining usage.

Feb 18 • 10:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Self-test in Cashland: How to pay with a chip on your fingernail

A German journalist tests a fingernail NFC chip for payments over three weeks, experiencing reactions from cashiers and exploring the practicality of the technology in a cash-driven society.

Feb 18 • 09:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Waiting in line for them to take out their wallet: They are not old-fashioned - The 6 virtues of those who pay in cash

The article explores the personality traits of individuals who prefer cash transactions over digital payments, highlighting their unique characteristics that differentiate them in ways that may be surprising.

Feb 17 • 20:32 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
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Most on Cash Protection: If There Is Sufficient Support from Citizens, We Are Ready for a Referendum

The Croatian political party Most is pushing to secure constitutional protection for cash payments but has failed to gather enough parliamentary support for the initiative, citing lack of backing from major parties.

Feb 14 • 17:42 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Monica Cash Celebrates ₦500 Billion+ in Transactions as Nigerians Embrace Safer, Faster Crypto-to-Naira Payments

Monica Cash has surpassed ₦500 billion in transactions, highlighting the increasing adoption of cryptocurrency in Nigeria for secure and fast payments.

Feb 11 • 16:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Digital payments account for 43% of fuel sales—Moniepoint

A recent study by Moniepoint reveals that digital payments now comprise 43% of fuel transactions in Nigeria's oil sector, highlighting a significant move away from cash.

Feb 11 • 02:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Illinois city hands out $25K cash payments to 44 Black residents through reparations program

Evanston, Illinois, has started delivering $25,000 reparations payments to 44 Black residents as part of a historic program established to address injustices faced by Black individuals in the community.

Feb 11 • 01:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Discussion on Bonus Payments: VW Financial Chief Responds to Criticism

Volkswagen's financial chief addresses concerns over potential bonuses for executives following a surprising increase in the company's cash inflow to six billion euros.

Feb 10 • 16:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Church employees demand cash payments from Romani people – convicted of breach of official duties

Two employees of a parish in southwestern Finland were fined for treating Romani clients unequally by demanding cash payments for services related to funeral arrangements.

Feb 10 • 13:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Cold Weather Payments weeks left for DWP scheme - full cash postcodes list

The UK government is set to end Cold Weather Payments on March 31, with many areas already receiving financial assistance amidst winter conditions.

Feb 10 • 13:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Cash payments may be reduced for everyone

Opposition members propose a law to limit cash payments to €3,000 in an effort to reduce the shadow economy in Lithuania.

Feb 6 • 10:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

How the 'Panagopoulos network' operated: communication companies and cash hand-to-hand payments

The article discusses the operations of the 'Panagopoulos network', revealing concerning findings about shell companies involved in state and European fund mismanagement through direct contract assignments without proper personnel or infrastructure.

Feb 6 • 05:30 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MPF recommends that reimbursement to retirees be prioritized in the liquidation of Master

The Federal Public Ministry advised the liquidators of Banco Master and the National Institute of Social Security to prioritize payments to retirees and pensioners affected by undue deductions in payroll loans due to potential cash shortages during the liquidation process.

Feb 4 • 14:58 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

From cash to AI: six directions that will define banking

The article discusses the challenges faced by banks and financial institutions in Latin America as they navigate the growing trend of digital payments while managing cash usage, digitalization, financial inclusion, and operational efficiency in 2026.

Feb 4 • 13:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Work Transfers: The New Rules on Expense Reimbursements. Everything You Need to Know

Starting in 2025, new regulations will change how business travel reimbursements are processed to ensure better tracking of payments and reduce cash usage.

Feb 4 • 13:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

All you need to know as DWP to offer new hardship cash payouts from April 2026

The DWP will launch a new Crisis and Resilience Fund in April 2026 to provide financial support to struggling households.

Jan 16 • 12:53 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Corruption news filter: Paying in cash is the best way to legalize small bribes

The article discusses how corrupt public officials seek methods to legalize illicit funds, particularly through cash payments, to avoid detection by law enforcement and the media.

Jan 16 • 06:01 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
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Salaries are 20 percent lower than the national average, now they have agreed to an increase: 'Cash payments are common'

The Croatian Construction Employers Association and the Croatian Construction Union signed a collective agreement amendment that will increase basic gross salaries by 10 percent starting February 2026.

Jan 14 • 12:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Grmoja: 'Protecting cash payments in the Constitution is more than a party issue'

The Most party and independent representative Josip Jurčević announced plans to collect signatures for constitutional changes to protect cash payments in Croatia, with a potential referendum if there is no response.

Jan 14 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Koldo justifies with PSOE payments the cash that Anti-Corruption considers bribes for the masks

Koldo García claims that the money he received for mask contracts, considered bribes by Anti-Corruption authorities, was actually funds from the PSOE party, according to a letter from his lawyer to the High Court.

Jan 9 • 12:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Santander explains who will get £100 and £150 payments

Santander has detailed which customers are eligible to receive cash payments of £100 or £150 based on specific actions.

Jan 9 • 08:23 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

January 17, key to understanding the cash payments of the PSOE

On January 17, the PSOE will present cash payments made between 2017 and 2024 to the Audiencia Nacional as part of a secret investigation led by Judge Ismael Moreno.

Jan 4 • 02:38 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
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Pedro Ruiz raises alarm over what is happening with cash in Spain

Actor Pedro Ruiz expresses strong opposition to the diminishing use of cash in favor of credit cards for payments in Spain.

Dec 31 • 07:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The ‘tickets’ that Ábalos passed to the PSOE: a Christmas meal for nine, a “menu” of 332 euros, and dinners in different places at the same time

An external audit of the PSOE's cash payments reveals some unusual expenses but rules out any irregular financing.

Dec 30 • 12:35 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The PSOE responds to the Ábalos case with a report that rules out illegal financing and confirms that cash payments were supported by receipts

The PSOE has released a technical report addressing the controversy surrounding judicial investigations into expense claims by public officials, confirming that the cash used for these payments came from its official account and was supported by receipts.

Dec 30 • 07:00 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

A private individual can be paid in cash without losing the right to costs

The article discusses the legal allowances for private individuals to receive cash payments without affecting their rights to claim costs.

Dec 29 • 05:00 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

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