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Supreme Court Decision Puts Spotlight on ATM Usage
Legal // April 15, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court made a significant decision in a complicated case regarding ATM fees Monday (April 15), putting the spotlight on the use of cash and access to it. While ATMs represent a decidedly analog approach to personal finance, data and anecdotal evidence show...

Germany to Deliver Benefits Via Payment Cards Rather Than Cash
Disbursements // April 12, 2024

The German parliament approved legislation Friday (April 12) that calls for benefits to be delivered to asylum seekers on payment cards rather than cash.  This change is meant to limit how these migrants can use the benefits, AP reported Friday. The payment cards will only be able...

Travelex Brings ‘Click-and-Collect’ FX Service to Hong Kong
Travel Payments // April 03, 2024

Foreign exchange brand Travelex says it has launched its online click-and-collect service in Hong Kong. The new offering, announced Wednesday (April 3), lets customers purchase their travel cash in advance online, reserving more than 30 currencies, including the U.S. dollar, the British pound, the Japanese Yen and...

Cannabis Businesses Find Themselves Cut Off From Banking System
Payment Methods // April 02, 2024

More than half of all Americans live in a state that has legalized marijuana. All the same, legitimate cannabis businesses still find themselves dealing with the same problem as drug dealers operating outside the law: what to do with all their cash. As the Wall...

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Supreme Court Decision Puts Spotlight on ATM Usage

April 15, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court made a significant decision in a complicated case regarding ATM fees Monday (April 15), putting the spotlight on the use of cash and access to it. While ATMs represent a decidedly analog approach to personal finance, data and anecdotal evidence show that ATMs are still a preferred option for millions of […]

Old School Fraud: Counterfeit Cash Makes Global Comeback

March 15, 2024
While we were all watching online fraud, social engineering and ransomware, an old school financial crime tactic is rearing its ugly head. Counterfeit banknotes are making a comeback back all...

Cash Secures Future as Lawmakers Prioritize Inclusive Payment Methods

March 12, 2024
The recent move by Norway to enact rules ensuring consumers’ ability to pay with cash reflects a growing concern over the potential exclusion of certain segments of the population who...

Travelex CEO Says Travelers Getting Smarter About Managing FX Risks

March 07, 2024
The travel industry is on a strong rebound post-pandemic, experiencing a notable resurgence in activity and revenue. And despite the rise of digital payments methods, Richard Wazacz, CEO at foreign exchange...

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Germany to Deliver Benefits Via Payment Cards Rather Than Cash

April 12, 2024
The German parliament approved legislation Friday (April 12) that calls for benefits to be delivered to asylum seekers on payment cards rather than cash.  This change is meant to limit how these migrants can use the benefits, AP reported Friday. The payment cards will only be able to be used for payments in local shops and services […]

Travelex Brings ‘Click-and-Collect’ FX Service to Hong Kong

April 03, 2024
Foreign exchange brand Travelex says it has launched its online click-and-collect service in Hong Kong. The new offering, announced Wednesday (April 3), lets customers purchase their travel cash in advance online, reserving...

Cannabis Businesses Find Themselves Cut Off From Banking System

April 02, 2024
More than half of all Americans live in a state that has legalized marijuana. All the same, legitimate cannabis businesses still find themselves dealing with the same problem as drug...

Sweden’s Central Bank Proposes Rules to Facilitate Use of Cash

March 14, 2024
Sweden’s central bank, the Riksbank, has proposed several measures to make it easier to pay with cash or digital payments. The central bank also called for an expansion of the...