02 Jun 26 @ 20:28

Concerns over Europe’s dependence on foreign-owned payment infrastructure are moving beyond policymakers and into the mainstream, according to a new report from card issuing and processing specialist Enfuce – “Payment... read more

31 May 26 @ 12:59

The debate around European payments sovereignty has intensified significantly over the past two years. Policymakers, regulators and financial institutions across the continent are increasingly questioning Europe’s dependence on international payment... read more

05 May 26 @ 16:51

The European Payments Initiative is facing an uncomfortable test of its own strategic logic. Created to build a pan-European payments alternative to the dominant US card networks, the bank-backed consortium... read more

28 Apr 26 @ 18:14

France’s domestic card scheme Cartes Bancaires (CB) is attempting to reassert itself at a moment when Europe’s dependence on US payment networks is attracting renewed political and commercial scrutiny. For... read more

12 Apr 26 @ 20:57

Wero’s planned absorption of iDEAL is shaping up to be one of the most consequential payments transitions in Europe. On paper, the rationale is compelling. The European Payments Initiative wants... read more

15 Mar 26 @ 21:02

Europe’s fintech industry is becoming more formidable, more mature and more strategically important, yet it remains caught in what Finch Capital calls a sovereignty paradox. The region has produced globally... read more

12 Mar 26 @ 18:18

Mastercard has moved to defend its position in Europe as the political and regulatory debate over payments sovereignty gathers pace. For more than a year, European policymakers, central bankers and... read more

18 Feb 26 @ 12:37

Senior executives from Britain’s largest lenders will convene this week to advance plans for a domestic card network alternative to the global card schemes that dominate UK commerce. The meeting,... read more

28 Jan 26 @ 22:23

Europe’s strategic autonomy debate has expanded far beyond defence and energy. As policymakers increasingly recognise, control over everyday payment systems has become a matter of economic sovereignty. As MEP Aurore... read more

05 Dec 25 @ 13:48

N26 has signed a membership agreement with Wero, the instant-payment digital wallet developed by the European Payments Initiative (EPI), marking a significant step in Europe’s long-running effort to build homegrown... read more

28 Nov 25 @ 12:08

Europe’s pursuit of digital sovereignty is gathering pace, and the payments sector sits squarely at the centre of this strategic shift. While the region has long relied on foreign cloud... read more

05 Aug 25 @ 17:07

In an era where geopolitical uncertainty increasingly influences the flow of money, the security and sovereignty of national payment infrastructures have never been more vital. As economic sanctions disrupt financial... read more

05 Aug 25 @ 16:59

Africa has taken a decisive step towards financial independence with the launch of PAPSSCARD—the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme. Unveiled on 27 June at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in... read more

05 Aug 25 @ 16:58

Europe’s vast card payments market—processing trillions of euros annually—remains dominated by two American giants: Visa and Mastercard. Together, they handled over €7 trillion in European transactions in 2023, reinforcing concerns... read more

01 Jul 25 @ 09:30

Africa has embarked on a historic journey towards financial independence with the unveiling of PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme. Launched on 27 June at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual... read more

23 Jun 25 @ 13:39

The push for a sovereign European payments landscape has gained renewed momentum as the European Payments Alliance (EuroPA) and EPI Company (EPI) announce a landmark collaboration aimed at enhancing cross-border... read more

20 Jun 25 @ 08:59

In an era where geopolitical uncertainty increasingly influences the flow of money, the security and sovereignty of national payment infrastructures have never been more vital. As economic sanctions disrupt financial... read more

14 May 25 @ 10:57

In an era where geopolitical uncertainty increasingly influences the flow of money, the security and sovereignty of national payment infrastructures have never been more vital. As economic sanctions disrupt financial... read more

29 Apr 25 @ 11:14

The European card payments market, processing trillions of euros each year, remains dominated by two American giants: Visa and Mastercard. Despite the sector’s importance to modern commerce, competition has struggled... read more

30 Jan 24 @ 19:31

Name, date of birth, address, email address, passwords, tax records, or payroll – all this sensitive user data is stored by companies in huge databases to identify individuals for digital... read more