EU

The European Union is a political and economic union of 28 member states that are located primarily in Europe. Its members have a combined area of 4,475,757 km² and an estimated total population of about 513 million.

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France’s Real-Time Payments Volume Set to Grow 10X by 2026
France’s Real-Time Payments Volume Set to Grow 10X by 2026
March 19, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

According to a recent PYMNTS study on instant payments, there are more than 60 countries that possess or are in the process of developing a...

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Biometric Payment Cards Make a Comeback in Europe
Biometric Payment Cards Make a Comeback in Europe
March 13, 2023  |  Payment Methods

From tap-to-pay debit and credit cards to mobile smartphone wallets, contactless methods have been driving new waves of innovation in payments post-pandemic, buoyed by growing consumer demand...

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Barclaycard Says Retailers Need Detect-and-Protect Mindset to Stop Online Fraud
Barclaycard Says Retailers Need Detect-and-Protect Mindset to Stop Online Fraud
March 08, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Payment fraud is expected to jump from $28 billion globally in 2020 to $49 billion in 2030, according to analysts. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Nordics Remain Real-Time Frontrunners Amid Double-Digit Growth in Payments Volume
Nordics Remain Real-Time Frontrunners Amid Double-Digit Growth in Payments Volume
March 02, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Home to some of the most developed and widespread real-time payments schemes, Europe is leading the charge in driving consumer and merchant adoption across the...

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Time, Investment and Creative Thinking Needed to Accelerate UK and EU Open Banking Adoption
Time, Investment and Creative Thinking Needed to Accelerate UK and EU Open Banking Adoption
March 01, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

Five years after open banking became a regulatory requirement, the U.K. now claims 7 million active users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Austria Accelerates Real-Time Pace as EU Pursues Instant Payment Mandate
Austria Accelerates Real-Time Pace as EU Pursues Instant Payment Mandate
February 28, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

The SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst) continues to gain traction in Europe amid uneven growth across the region. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Debit Card Transactions Soar in Germany Amid Digital Wallet Growth
Debit Card Transactions Soar in Germany Amid Digital Wallet Growth
February 26, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Germany’s girocard clocked 6.7 billion transactions in 2022, a 13% increase compared to the year prior. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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The VC Fundraising Sea-Change: Less Formal, More Human
The VC Fundraising Sea-Change: Less Formal, More Human
February 23, 2023  |  Startups

FinTech firms are increasingly focusing on profitability, turning away from the growth-at-all-costs strategy many have long pursued. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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UK Hits Open Banking Milestone Amid Lingering Doubts About API Performance
UK Hits Open Banking Milestone Amid Lingering Doubts About API Performance
February 21, 2023  |  Digital Banking

About 10% of U.K.’s population used open banking services in January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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