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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

How much cash can be withdrawn without tax controls

Citizens in Italy can withdraw unlimited cash from ATMs and banks, but must adhere to anti-money laundering regulations that limit cash transactions to 10,000 euros per month.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to cash: Sheinbaum announces mandatory card payments for tolls and gasoline this year

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that payments for gasoline and tolls will become mandatory digital transactions this year, in a move to advance the country's digitization efforts.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

2026 World Cup will 'transform' banking and electronic payments in Mexico: director of Mercado Pago

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico is expected to significantly boost the adoption of digital payments, according to the director of Mercado Pago, who highlights the benefits over cash transactions for both safety and convenience.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

A BBC expert issues new warning to anyone paying in cash, explaining โ€˜not your responsibility'

A BBC expert warns about the risks of using cash for payments as many shops move to electronic transactions.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Judge Pedraz disassociates the alleged cash delivery in Ferraz by Carmen Pano from the hydrocarbon plot

Judge Santiago Pedraz dismisses connections between alleged cash transactions at the PSOE headquarters and a large-scale hydrocarbon fraud case.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Banknote Design: Winston Churchill Becomes an Animal

The UK is seeing a significant decline in cash payments, with cash now representing only nine percent of transactions, yet banknotes featuring historical figures like Winston Churchill remain in circulation.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Preferably with cash for the Friday party. The largest banks report night outages

Major Czech banks will undergo overnight outages affecting online payments and mobile transactions this weekend, urging customers to use cash instead.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

After hearing about another proposed restriction, a representative of entrepreneurs couldn't help but say, 'Itโ€™s disgusting to listen to.'

A representative of entrepreneurs in Lithuania expressed frustration over a proposed law to lower cash payment limits from 5,000 to 3,000 euros and to prohibit cash transactions between companies.

Mar 6 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Cashless Policy: FAAN Announces Four Payment Options at Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria introduces four digital payment methods to enhance efficiency and eliminate cash transactions at airport access gates as part of its cashless initiative.

Mar 3 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Neither California nor New York: they settle in Florida and leave millions in cash

A real estate report reveals that while nationwide cash transactions for property purchases are declining, Florida continues to experience a surge in cash purchases.

Mar 1 โ€ข 16:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Fixing Money in Gaza... A Profession Born from Cash Crisis

In Gaza, the deterioration of banknotes due to conflict and liquidity crises has led to a new profession focused on repairing old currency for daily transactions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 15:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Income Tax: Have you settled the bill in cash while eating biryani? Revelation of 70,000 crores in corruption in the restaurant business

Indian authorities have uncovered a massive 70,000 crore rupee tax evasion scheme involving popular biryani restaurants in Hyderabad, focusing on hidden cash transactions.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A Historic Step Awaits: We Will Soon Say Goodbye to the Old Euros

The European Central Bank has initiated a significant redesign project for the euro, aiming to modernize its appearance and enhance security against counterfeiting while fostering a closer connection with EU citizens.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FAANโ€™s cash transactions starting February 29

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria will stop all cash transactions from February 29, 2026, aligning with the governmentโ€™s cashless policy.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 20:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Important change in BLIK coming soon. It concerns cash withdrawals

Euronet Polska is introducing a cash withdrawal limit through the BLIK system to mitigate financial losses associated with these transactions.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Monica Cash Celebrates โ‚ฆ500 Billion+ in Transactions as Nigerians Embrace Safer, Faster Crypto-to-Naira Payments

Monica Cash has surpassed โ‚ฆ500 billion in transactions, highlighting the increasing adoption of cryptocurrency in Nigeria for secure and fast payments.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Digital payments account for 43% of fuel salesโ€”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 โ€ข 02:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A new proposal by members of Parliament sparked a wave of indignation: 'Maybe people joked'

A proposed law in Lithuania to ban cash transactions between legal entities has provoked public backlash, especially from financial professionals.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea: why does the cash shortage persist?

Guinea has been experiencing a prolonged cash shortage for eight months, impacting economic activity and public trust in the banking system.

Feb 8 โ€ข 23:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Housing prices break their historical ceiling amid a boom in transactions: six houses are sold per minute, a third for cash, despite being 10% more expensive

In 2025, housing prices have reached a new record, with six homes sold every minute and one-third of transactions made in cash, despite a 10% increase in prices.

Feb 5 โ€ข 21:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

How the rounding technique works to save without realizing it

The article explains the rounding technique for saving money effortlessly by using changes from cash transactions that accumulate over time into a savings jar.

Feb 1 โ€ข 20:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

The camouflaged transfers of Hannoun: "Distance adoptions and groceries". One million in cash found

Italian authorities uncovered an organization allegedly linked to the Palestinian cause that laundered hundreds of thousands of euros through false banking transactions and smuggled cash hidden in unconventional places.

Dec 29 โ€ข 00:00 UTC

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