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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

NOTE: SEB cards and e-channels will be down Saturday morning

On Saturday, March 21, SEB Bank in Estonia will conduct extensive IT maintenance, affecting all major banking services and disrupting electronic channels and card payments in the early morning hours.

Mar 21 • 00:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Banxico plans to reduce cash and promote digital payments in businesses

The Bank of Mexico is proposing reforms to enhance electronic transfers, making them more intuitive and accessible for mobile users.

Mar 20 • 10:17 UTC
🇲🇽 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 • 20:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

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

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

Mar 19 • 08:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government will suspend 3.1 million fines and points on driver’s licenses for electronic toll debtors

The Brazilian federal government plans to suspend penalties and points on drivers' licenses for those who delayed payments on electronic tolls until December 30, 2026.

Mar 5 • 07:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Cashless policy to block leakages, boost accountability — FAAN

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

Mar 3 • 19:17 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tax refund: the drastic warning from the IRS about the end of paper checks that will impact millions

The IRS is transitioning to electronic payments and significantly reducing the issuance of paper checks for tax refunds starting in the 2026 tax season.

Feb 16 • 20:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is How E-commerce Worked in the '90s – "No One Does Significant Business with Electronic Money"

The article explores the early days of e-commerce in Finland during the 1990s, highlighting the challenges and uncertainty surrounding online payments.

Feb 13 • 17:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VLT and intermunicipal buses start accepting payment via Pix and QR Code in Baixada Santista

The new electronic ticketing model is now operational on the Light Rail Vehicle (VLT) in Santos and São Vicente, Brazil, allowing payment via Pix and QR Code for easier ticket purchases.

Feb 12 • 15:53 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Free flow' toll scam uses fake websites to steal from drivers; see how to protect yourself

Drivers have fallen victim to a new scam exploiting the electronic toll system known as 'free flow', where criminals create fake websites to mimic toll payments and divert victims' money through Pix transfers.

Feb 5 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

IRIS: Transaction limits are increasing - The new "ceiling" for individuals and businesses

Starting January 15, 2026, the IRIS system will undergo changes affecting money transfers between individuals and payments to professionals, with a significant increase in electronic payment usage among Greeks.

Dec 29 • 18:11 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

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