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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great Britain fears that Donald Trump will destroy the credit card payment system and is seeking an alternative
The UK is accelerating plans to launch an alternative to Mastercard and Visa amid concerns that Donald Trump may dismantle the global payment system.
Long waiting time for surgeries in women's health: She paid 85,000 to avoid the wait
A woman in Norway paid a significant out-of-pocket amount to receive timely surgery for women's health issues due to over a year's wait in the public healthcare system.
The province of Buenos Aires made changes to the motor vehicle tax payment
The province of Buenos Aires has implemented changes to the motor vehicle tax system, including a new payment structure that allows for monthly installments.
Moscow prepares proposals paving the way for its return to the dollar payment system
Moscow is formulating proposals that may lead to its return to a dollar payment system as part of a broader economic partnership with the Trump administration.
Deadline for IPVA payment with a 15% discount is extended in Bahia
The deadline to pay the IPVA tax with a 15% discount has been extended until February 25 in Bahia following a payment system overload.
Pix is expected to be the payment method in 50% of transactions in e-commerce by 2028, says study
The instant payment system Pix is projected to account for half of e-commerce transactions in Brazil by 2028, reflecting its rapid rise over traditional credit cards.
After the changes - pharmacies showed different amounts regarding the exemption card
Changes to the high-cost protection system for medications in Sweden have led to patients receiving differing amounts regarding their remaining payment depending on the pharmacy they visited.
Fines of up to 20,000 euros for POS and IRIS – Who is at risk
The Greek tax authority is conducting extensive checks on businesses that have not connected their POS systems to cash registers and the IRIS payment system, imposing fines for non-compliance.
Head of the European banking consortium: urgent need for an alternative to 'Visa' and 'Mastercard'
The head of the European Payments Initiative emphasizes the urgency of establishing a payment system independent from US companies like Visa and Mastercard due to rising dependency and geopolitical risks.
Monotributo: what changes in this month's payments and what other changes will there be in 2026
Changes to the Monotributo payment system in Argentina include a 14.29% increase in taxes and social security contributions this month, with additional alterations anticipated for 2026.
Technical failure disrupts Pix and bank applications this Saturday (7)
A technical failure impacted the Pix payment system and various banking applications in Brazil, causing disruptions in financial transactions and services.
Goodbye Telepass, the smartphone will communicate with the toll booth
Italy's Telepass system will soon be replaced by MobiQ, a smartphone-based method for toll payments.
PIX moves R$ 35.4 trillion in 2025, with nearly 80 billion transactions, and sets a record
In 2025, Brazil's PIX payment system recorded R$ 35.4 trillion in transactions, marking a 33.6% increase from the previous year and approaching full adult adoption in the country.
TCE opens inquiry to investigate state school works in RJ paid by decentralized system
The Rio de Janeiro State Audit Court (TCE-RJ) has launched an investigation into works carried out in state educational institutions, following a report that revealed significant structural renovations financed through a decentralized payment system that complicates public expenditure oversight.
Easy Pass opens the doors to the entire fleet associated with SETRANSBEL in greater Belém
The Easy Pass system is actively operational as a key element of public transportation in Belém and the metropolitan region, covering around 1,000 buses and ensuring convenient payment for passengers.
Blue Zone: Mayor vetoes exemption on streets in the city center and tolerance for app motorcyclists
The mayor of João Pessoa, Cícero Lucena, vetoed parts of the law regulating the Blue Zone parking system, specifically regarding tolerance for app motorcyclists and payment exemptions on certain streets.
Carnival 2026: see the opening hours of banks and when they close
Bank agencies will have altered operating hours during Carnival 2026, with no in-person services on February 16 and 17, while the Pix payment system will remain operational.
New rules to combat fraud via PIX come into force; learn how money will be tracked and returned to victims
New regulations for the PIX payment system, effective from October 2, aim to combat digital fraud by enabling the tracking and return of stolen funds to victims.
VIDEOS: RJ2 of Monday, February 2, 2026
The article discusses various significant developments including the approval of a bill for gas cylinders for low-income families, ethical reforms in Brazil's judiciary, and security updates for the PIX payment system.
Why many lawsuits do not result in payment?
In Brazil, winning a lawsuit does not guarantee the fulfillment of the right in practice, as more than half of ongoing cases remain in the execution phase, which can take years to resolve, causing frustration for creditors and significant financial losses.
Why so many sentences do not result in payment? The challenge of enforcement in the Brazilian civil process
The enforcement phase remains a significant obstacle in the Brazilian judicial process, with over half of cases stalled during this critical stage due to strategic mismanagement and judicial delays.
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.
IRIS: A New Era Begins Today in Payments - What Changes
The IRIS instant payment system enters a new phase with increased transfer limits for personal and professional transactions starting January 15.
Survivor Pensions: When and Why They Are Reduced to 35% After Three Years
Survivor pensions can be halved for beneficiaries who are workers or retirees after a three-year period, leading to back payment liabilities and significant uncertainty due to implementation delays.
What changes from tomorrow with IRIS – Doubling limits and payments across Europe
Starting on January 15, significant changes to the IRIS payment system will double the amounts that citizens can transfer and expand the capabilities of this immediate payment system.
Contributions for domestic workers and caregivers, Inps breakthrough: what changes for paper forms
Starting January 2026, the traditional paper notification and contribution payment forms for domestic work will become an exception as INPS moves towards a digital payment system, with pagoPA as the main reference.
Inps contributions for domestic workers and caregivers: goodbye to paper bulletins, payments will be made online only
Starting this year, the Inps contribution payment system for domestic workers and caregivers transitions to a fully digital format, phasing out paper bulletins in favor of online payments through various digital platforms.
Toll booths are going into history, and these are the biggest changes we are expecting in traffic this year
The article discusses upcoming changes in the traffic sector in 2026, including the end of toll booths and the introduction of a new toll payment system set to be fully operational in early 2027.
End of an era as New York City transit retires three-decade-old MetroCard
New York City's MetroCard, which has served as a transit pass for over three decades, is being retired as the city transitions to a new contactless payment system called Omny.
Association exchanges vouchers from payment cards for cash
An association in Greifswald is reportedly exchanging cash for vouchers from payment cards, circumventing new regulations for asylum seeker benefits, raising concerns about the effectiveness and oversight of the nationwide system.
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.