Does France Love Cash?
The International Mint Industry Association (IMIA) issued a brief making the case for cash and for freedom of choice at its launch this month.
Country Profile - February 23, 2023 12:01 a.m. Read MoreDoes France Love Cash?
The International Mint Industry Association (IMIA) issued a brief making the case for cash and for freedom of choice at its launch this month.
Country Profile - February 23, 2023 12:01 a.m. Read MoreDutch Struggle with Digital Payments, and Ability to Pay in Cash
At the end of 2011, the Netherlands had 2,654 bank branches. At the end of 2021 this had fallen to 726, and not all of those provided over the counter cash services. At the same time, more than 4% of retailers now inform customers that they don’t accept cash.
Free - February 23, 2023 midnight Read MoreSweden Future Proofs Payments
Sveriges Riksbank has issued its 2022 Payments Report into the retail payments market. The report underlines the wide-ranging activities of the Riksbank to support the needs of all sectors of society when it comes to payment.
Country Profile - January 31, 2023 midnight Read MoreEuropean Round Up
Italy is looking at possible compensatory measures to help retailers pay card fees following its change of heart on reducing cash limits.
Country Profile - January 31, 2023 midnight Read MoreHow Ukraine is Managing Cash in a War
The National Bank of Ukraine has maintained the supply of cash and cash circulation to over 1,500 bank branches and more than 3,800 ATMs across the country since Russia invaded in February 2022. The Deputy Governor, Oleksii Shaban, has shared their experience.
Country Profile - December 21, 2022 midnight Read MoreProfitability of Payments in the Netherlands
The Dutch Payments Association has issued a report, ‘Study into the Costs and Revenues of Payment Services for Financial Institutions 2021’.
Country Profile - December 6, 2022 midnight Read MoreSpain’s Pro-Cash Platform Makes a Difference
Denaria Platform is a Spanish association established to support payment choice through the maintenance of cash. It is working to ensure society is aware just how important cash is both economically and for financial and social inclusion.
Country Profile - November 4, 2022 midnight Read MoreThe Journey Towards a Less Cash Australia
Despite headline currency in circulation at near record levels, substantially less cash is being used in Australia.
Country Profile - October 3, 2022 midnight Read MorePayment Changes Become Law in Fiji
Fijians stand to benefit from important regulatory changes that will make everyday bank transactions easier, helping boost financial inclusion while supporting financial stability and economic activity, says the Reserve Bank of Fiji.
Country Profile - October 3, 2022 midnight Read MoreTurkey: The Role of Financial Literacy as a Driver of Cash Demand
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey has used its October 2020 Methods of Payment Survey (MPS) to explore the role of financial literacy as a driver of cash usage.
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