The European Payments Initiative (EPI) is about to enter the merchant business with Wero: In autumn 2025, EPI wants to enter the acceptance business in Germany with its first pilot merchants in e-commerce.  But is this ambitious schedule realistic? Time to take stock: Where does Wero currently stand, what hurdles still need to be overcome,…

Digital payment methods have long been a part of everyday life for many consumers in Germany – and yet, the retail sector, particularly among micro-businesses, is still noticeably lagging behind when it comes to digital payments. While there has been significant progress in recent years – I was recently finally able to pay for my…

While the introduction of the digital euro will not take place until 2028 at the earliest, the announcement regarding the introduction of another digital currency is making waves. This refers to BRICS Pay, a joint effort by the BRICS countries, which were founded in 2009 and 2010 from (B)razil, (R)ussia, (I)ndia, (C)hina and (S)outh Africa.…

Just before the start of UEFA EURO 2024, we take a look at the development of payment in football stadiums: from cash and long waiting times at the 2006 World Cup to contactless payment and lightning-fast checkouts at EURO 2024. A fascinating comparison shows how digitalization has revolutionized the stadium experience for fans. Read all…

Anyone who has looked into private financial investments in recent months has often become aware of various deposit offers with attractive interest rates. High-risk investment opportunities that can be classified as “high risk & high return”, such as in cryptocurrencies, are a thing of the past, as the current trading volume within Germany shows. Consequently,…