Tag: Credit Cards
From Zero to Prepared: Building an Emergency Fund on a Tight Budget
An emergency fund is your financial safety net, a cushion that stands between you and the unexpected twists of life. Studies show that a startling number of Americans can’t cover…
Not always accepted: Debit cards cause problems for bank customers
not always accepted Debit cards cause problems for bank customers 9/2/2023 1:36 p.m Since July, banks and savings banks have been issuing more and more debit cards. They should be…
Pay without a VISA card: the Russians only have an account of tourism
In 2015, Russia will introduce an alternative to VISA and Mastercard. The MIR payment system is widespread at home. But because even supposed friends keep their distance from the Kremlin,…
Problems almost overcome: Discounters exchange card terminals
problems almost overcome Discounters exchange card terminals 05/30/2022, 2:46 p.m For days, many retailers have been struggling with failed card payment terminals. The first discounters are now reporting: Cashless payments…
Update in retail takes time: Problems with card payments can take days
Updating in retail takes time Problem with card payment can take days May 28, 2022, 6:14 p.m Thousands of customers can no longer pay with their EC or credit card…
Operator is working on a solution: Card payment devices are failing nationwide
Operator is working on a solution Card payment machines are down nationwide 05/25/2022, 2:55 p.m At some retailers, customers who want to pay by card have been staring at the…
No help from China: Russia cannot easily replace US credit giants
No help from China Russia cannot easily replace US credit giants 04/13/2022 11:51 am After the shutdown of Visa, Mastercard and American Express, many Russian citizens rely on the credit…
After Visa and Mastercard-Aus: Russia relies on Chinese credit cards
After Visa and Mastercard-Aus Russia relies on Chinese credit cards 03/06/2022, 6:10 p.m The Russians feel little of the war that the Kremlin is waging against Ukraine. The banking sector…
Sustainable business trips: Fintech enables flying with a clear conscience
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 Sustainable on business trips Fintech enables flying with a clear conscience By Katharina Boecker The carbon footprint grows with every flight. But flights are often indispensable,…
Dispute over pandemic flights: Ryanair denies customers check-in
Wednesday October 13, 2021 Dispute over pandemic flights Ryanair denied customers check-in Because of the corona pandemic, many travelers do not take their flights booked with Ryanair and get the…
Every second person prefers to pay in cash: Germans remain card-grumpy
Monday, May 03, 2021 Every second person prefers to pay in cash Germans remain card-grumpy In Sweden, only one in ten consumers pays in cash. Everyone else is more or…
Transfer in real time is coming: EU makes electronic payments uniform
With the corona crisis, payment solutions such as EC cards or mobile phone apps are experiencing an enormous upswing. Electronic payment is now to become even more uniform in the…