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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cashless Payments for People with Dementia: Expanding Benefits from Shopping Support

The article discusses the benefits of cashless payment systems for seniors with dementia, highlighting how these systems help manage their daily shopping needs amidst increasing financial challenges like scams.

Mar 23 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Preparation for Crisis or War: Swedes Required to Have Cash at Home for a Week, Stores Must Accept It

The Swedish government is urging people to keep cash at home for emergencies and is proposing a mandate for shops to accept cash payments, reflecting concerns over potential cyberattacks.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Sweden urges people to keep cash at home for emergencies

Sweden is encouraging citizens to keep cash at home for emergencies despite having moved towards a cashless society.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Why does Sweden advise its citizens to keep cash at home?

Sweden's central bank recommends citizens keep cash at home despite the country's push towards a cashless economy, highlighting concerns over reliance on digital payments during emergencies.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The government's amazing schemes... cashless treatment up to 2.5 million, free tests too!

The Rajasthan government is offering various health schemes that provide cashless treatment up to 2.5 million rupees and free medical check-ups for its citizens.

Mar 14 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How to load money onto the Lollapalooza Argentina 2026 bracelets

The article explains how attendees of Lollapalooza Argentina 2026 can load money onto their event wristbands for cashless transactions at the festival.

Mar 11 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Keyamo approves cash, card payments at airports after traffic chaos

The Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has approved a hybrid payment system at airports to address traffic congestion caused by the previous cashless system.

Mar 10 โ€ข 20:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FAAN issues 100,000 airport access cards after tollgate chaos

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has issued over 100,000 airport access cards amid the chaos triggered by the rollout of a cashless policy at airport tollgates.

Mar 10 โ€ข 00:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Rapid development of digital payments in administration

The article discusses the increasing adoption of digital payment methods in public administration in Poland, highlighting their convenience and efficiency.

Mar 8 โ€ข 19:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Sweden, the Country That Almost Never Uses Cash, Asks Its Citizens to Keep Cash at Home Due to Possible Payment Crises

Sweden's central bank has advised citizens to keep cash at home amid concerns over potential payment system crises.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Tinubu Directs Suspension of Cashless Payment At Airports

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the suspension of the recently implemented cashless payment system at Nigerian airports, instructing a review to develop a better functioning system.

Mar 5 โ€ข 05:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Tinubu halts cashless airport toll system after widespread gridlock

President Bola Tinubu suspends cashless payment system at airport toll gates to address gridlock affecting passengers.

Mar 5 โ€ข 00:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

JUST IN: Tinubu suspends cashless airport toll gate system over gridlock

President Bola Tinubu has suspended the cashless payment system at airport toll gates in Nigeria to alleviate traffic congestion that has caused passengers to miss flights.

Mar 4 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Airport Cashless Policy - Keyamo Urges Nigerians to Exercise Patience

Nigeria's Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has called on citizens to be patient as the government reviews the initial implementation of a cashless payment system at airports to enhance efficiency and reduce corruption.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Buses in Chapecรณ will no longer accept cash payments; see what changes for passengers

Cash payments for public transportation in Chapecรณ will be phased out starting mid-March, with new payment methods introduced.

Mar 3 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Cashless policy to block leakages, boost accountability โ€” FAAN

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria is enforcing electronic payment systems across airports to enhance revenue accountability and transparency.

Mar 3 โ€ข 19:17 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‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Abuja airport registers 10,000 Go Cashless cards

The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja has registered over 10,000 'Go Cashless' cards following the nationwide implementation of a cashless toll policy.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Airport Cashless Policy - Keyamo Apologises to Nigerians Over Gridlock At Toll Gates

The Minister of Aviation in Nigeria has apologized for traffic congestion caused by the new cashless payment system at airport toll gates.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Chaos At Lagos, Abuja Airports As Faan Begins Cashless Policy

A new cashless toll payment system at Lagos and Abuja airports caused significant delays, confusion, and frustration for passengers and motorists on its first day of implementation.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Passengers, Motorists Stranded As Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Goes Fully Cashless

Chaos ensued at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport as a new cashless payment system was implemented, leaving many motorists and passengers stranded.

Mar 2 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Travellers Miss Flights As FAAN's Cashless Payment Starts At Lagos Airport Toll Gate, Paralyses Vehicular Traffic

Many travelers missed their flights at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport due to traffic caused by the new cashless payment system at the toll gate.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FAAN announces pick-up points for Go-Cashless cards

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced locations for the distribution of Go-Cashless cards as part of a nationwide cashless initiative.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'18,000 salary for Shiksha Mitras, cashless treatment', a big announcement by the Yogi government

The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh has announced a monthly salary of 18,000 rupees for Shiksha Mitras starting April and introduced cashless treatment worth up to five lakh rupees for them.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CM Yogi's Announcement: โ‚น18,000 Honorarium for Shiksha Mitras and โ‚น5 Lakh Cashless Treatment for Teachers

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced an increase in monthly honorarium for Shiksha Mitras to โ‚น18,000 starting April 2026, along with providing teachers with cashless treatment coverage of up to โ‚น5 lakh.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 09:27 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‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Justice upholds the fine of 96,000 euros on the Brava Madrid festival for irregularities reported by Facua

The Madrid Superior Court of Justice has upheld a fine against the Brava Madrid festival for consumer rights violations related to cashless payment methods.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

7 days of treatment in an accident, spending 1.5 lakh and '0' bill! PM RAHAT scheme launched

The PM RAHAT scheme has been launched to ensure timely and cost-free hospital treatment for victims of road accidents in India.

Feb 16 โ€ข 03:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Decreasing Vending Machines, Peak 26 Years Ago: Manufacturers Find Venturing into Cashless Payments

Japan's vending machine numbers are declining, with peaks from 26 years ago, prompting manufacturers to innovate with cashless payment options.

Feb 15 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Prime Minister Moves to New Office, Know What Decision Was Made First

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved to a new office location and has made several important decisions, including the launch of a cashless treatment scheme for accident victims.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

The World's Most Beautiful Banknote

Norway's central bank governor praises the beauty of the 1000-kroner banknote, amidst discussions about its potential removal.

Feb 12 โ€ข 20:10 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
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cashless Economy, the Great Challenge

The article discusses the push to reduce cash usage in the Mexican economy, highlighting initiatives from the Federal Government and various banking executives emphasizing its importance for national security and economic digitalization.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Interesting Facts About the Euro: It Was First Introduced as a Cashless Currency

The introduction of the euro marks a significant economic and political project in modern European history, aimed at strengthening the internal market and political stability among member states.

Jan 1 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 18:28 UTC

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