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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The state is considering linking health fund payment to patient recovery

The Estonian government is exploring the possibility of tying health fund payments to patient recovery rates as part of a shift towards value-based healthcare funding models.

Mar 23 • 04:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Digital Toll Scam: Concessionaire Alerts to Fake Payment Sites in Interior SP

CCR Sorocabana has warned users about fake websites imitating its digital toll payment system in the Sorocaba region of São Paulo.

Mar 22 • 20:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Thousands of debtors, millions of euros: fathers avoiding child support hurt Estonian mothers

The article discusses the child support payment issues in Estonia, highlighting that many fathers evade their responsibilities, adversely affecting mothers and children.

Mar 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘A Little Push to the Economy’: New Players with Better Technology Reconfigure the Banking System

New financial players, such as payment companies and innovative banks, are reshaping the banking system in Mexico, according to a Bloomberg executive.

Mar 19 • 21:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is what you need to know about the new way to use municipal transport in Quito, after approval of the integrated collection system

The Quito Metropolitan Council approved an ordinance for the integrated payment system of municipal transport.

Mar 19 • 20:42 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

How China opened the door to creating a direct rival to US payment systems

China is expanding its payment system to compete directly with US networks by removing restrictions and enabling multicurrency settlements.

Mar 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Payment calendar of the IPS: when will I receive my retirement in March 2026

The payment calendar for retirees of the Buenos Aires Province's social security system details dates based on the final digits of beneficiaries' IDs for March 2026.

Mar 18 • 16:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Integrated collection system for municipal transport in Quito starts in April: What will happen to conventional transport?

A new integrated payment system for Quito's municipal transport will begin on April 1, 2023, affecting various transportation methods.

Mar 18 • 16:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is the Guy from Tarnów Going to Lead Elon Musk's New Project? A Revolution is Coming

Elon Musk's new payment system, X Money, is set to enter public testing, with Polish engineer Luke Nosek possibly playing a significant role in its development.

Mar 14 • 15:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Sakaja Praises Liquorpay System As Nairobi Issues 1,000 More Liquor Licences in February

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja commends the LiquorPay online system, highlighting its role in improving liquor business licensing and increasing the number of liquor licenses issued in February.

Mar 11 • 12:12 UTC
🇳🇬 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 • 20:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

X Money: Elon Musk says he will launch X payment system in April

Elon Musk announced that the X payment system will be launched in April as part of his plan to transform X into a comprehensive app.

Mar 10 • 18:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Tsiaras: The pathologies of OPEKEPE are timeless, reforms address dysfunctions

Greek Minister of Rural Development and Food, Kostas Tsiaras, emphasized the need to regain trust in the payment system for agricultural subsidies during a discussion about an investigative committee's findings.

Mar 10 • 12:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Banks seek to expand Brazilian payments with Pix in Argentine stores

Brazilian travelers to Argentina will have more options to pay using the Pix payment system in stores.

Mar 9 • 20:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Ushuaia adds credit and debit card payments for bus travel: how does it work?

Ushuaia has introduced the option to pay for bus rides using credit and debit cards, in addition to the existing SUBE card system.

Mar 9 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Institutions offer credit via Pix, but lack of rules worries experts; see conditions

Financial institutions in Brazil are starting to offer credit and installment options through the Pix payment system, but experts express concern over unclear regulations and the potential risks to consumers.

Mar 9 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Trolebus and Ecovía: 7 Stops Closed in March Due to New Payment System in Quito

Seven stops on Quito's Trolebús and Ecovía systems are temporarily closed for the installation of new payment system equipment to enhance public transport efficiency.

Mar 8 • 20:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Banco do Brasil launches PIX in Argentina

Banco do Brasil has introduced a service that allows Brazilians to use the PIX payment system in Argentina, in collaboration with Banco Patagonia.

Mar 6 • 14:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Municipality of Quito will deliver 300,000 free cards for transportation starting March 9

Quito's municipal government will distribute 300,000 free transportation cards on March 9 as part of the new integrated payment system set to launch on April 1.

Mar 6 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free flow: government wants to suspend fines and points on the CNH until December for non-payment of tolls

The Brazilian government plans to suspend fines and points on drivers' licenses for those who do not pay tolls under the 'free flow' electronic toll system until December.

Mar 5 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much do I pay for monotributo in March 2026

Taxpayers registered in the monotributo system can now check the monthly payment amounts for March 2026 as published by the tax authority.

Mar 5 • 19:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects Created Fake Lawyer Profiles to Commit Frauds via Pix in Amazonas

Authorities in Amazonas have arrested suspects who created fake lawyer profiles to perpetrate frauds through the Pix payment system.

Mar 5 • 13:50 UTC
🌍 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 • 05:07 UTC
🇳🇬 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 • 00:10 UTC
🇳🇬 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 • 17:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Security is not an addition. It is the foundation of the payment system

The article emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity as an integral part of the payment ecosystem, highlighting comments from Visa's Central and Eastern Europe director.

Mar 4 • 15:27 UTC
🌍 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 • 13:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The BCRA launched a new system for installment payments

The BCRA has introduced a new system aimed at making digital wallet loans more affordable through a mechanism for scheduled installment payments.

Mar 3 • 14:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A more favorable unemployment benefit payment procedure is proposed for those returning to Lithuania

A Lithuanian parliamentarian has proposed a new unemployment benefit system to aid returning emigrants in readjusting to life in Lithuania.

Mar 3 • 10:35 UTC
🌍 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 • 12:43 UTC
🌍 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 • 11:21 UTC
🌍 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 • 10:51 UTC
🌍 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 • 06:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Senate pushes for direct contractor payments amid system delays

The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to revert to a direct payment system for contractors, arguing that the current centralized approach is ineffective.

Feb 27 • 00:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Senate queries contractors’ payment delays, seeks system change

Nigeria's Senate has called for a return to the old payment system for contractors, emphasizing flaws in the current centralized arrangement.

Feb 26 • 21:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Housekeepers and Caregivers, Contributions Change Completely: Bulletin Stop Imminent

A new digital payment system for contributions of domestic workers in Italy has been announced, phasing out traditional paper bulletin payments by 2026 for most employers.

Feb 26 • 13:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State pension 'much lower rate' warning over payment change

Key changes to eligibility for the state pension are set to occur this year, alongside an anticipated increase due to the triple lock system.

Feb 24 • 12:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Banks will gain clear rights to stop suspicious transactions

Estonia's Ministry of Finance has proposed a draft law to clarify and expand banks' authority to prevent payment fraud, aiming to reduce financial losses and bolster the security of the financial system.

Feb 23 • 11:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Less payment data, yet much more data. Developers are preparing for a new EET

Czech developers are gearing up for a new Electronic Evidence of Sales (EET) system that requires less payment data but provides more comprehensive analytics.

Feb 20 • 16:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Payment Agency for Agricultural Development: The trial has been postponed to May

The trial concerning illegal subsidies through the Greek Agricultural Payment Agency has been postponed to May 2026.

Feb 20 • 09:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Equalization of Financial Resources between States: We are Solidary, but We Have Nothing to Give Away

The article discusses the need for reforms in the German equalization payment system among states, emphasizing that solidarity must come with accountability and necessary changes.

Feb 20 • 05:59 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

F24 model with PagoPa, easier payments in 2026: many news but the issue of local authorities remains

Significant changes are expected in the F24 payment model through the PagoPa system, aimed at simplifying tax payments by 2026, although challenges concerning local authorities persist.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Itaú customers report problems with Pix this Thursday (19)

Itaú customers experienced instability with the Pix payment system on Thursday, leading to widespread complaints and delays in transactions.

Feb 19 • 14:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Itaú's PIX goes down and customers complain on social media

Itaú Unibanco's PIX payment system experienced outages, leading to customer complaints on social media about access issues.

Feb 19 • 13:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What next with the reform of expert witness regulations? New hourly rates and flat fees will be introduced

The article outlines proposed reforms and regulatory changes regarding expert witnesses in Poland, including new payment structures and certification procedures.

Feb 19 • 03:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Spain: How a 20-year-old Slept in Luxury Hotels for One Cent a Night

A 20-year-old hacker in Spain exploited a payment system loophole to book luxury hotel stays for only one cent per night, leading to significant financial losses for the hotels.

Feb 18 • 15:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Hacker arrested for paying 1 cent euro per night at luxury hotel in Spain

A young man was arrested in Spain for hacking a payment system to stay at luxury hotels for just one cent.

Feb 18 • 14:11 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

UK attempts to build an independent payment network... will the dominance of Visa and MasterCard change?

Major UK banks are initiating the development of a domestic payment system to reduce reliance on US payment networks like Visa and MasterCard.

Feb 18 • 05:39 UTC

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