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WeChat Woes for Expats in China

A recent WeChat payment glitch affecting expats across China left people unable to access their money, with transfers, withdrawals and payments frozen. The platform’s expat social media communities rapidly lit up with complaints, and a major theme was frustration that this was far from the first time users have experienced problems.

The Future of Payments in Europe

A new report exploring issues and innovations that could emerge over the next decade of payments foresees cash remaining an important option to 2030 and beyond, with experts anticipating there will be many who continue to use it ‘unless people’s hands are forced’.

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<p>In Taiwan, cash is used for 39% of point of sale payments</p>

This statistic is from the 2021 Global Payments Report, which explores how businesses and economies are learning to navigate the pandemic, with the evolution of payment options being a key element of rebuilding.

In Taiwan, cash is used for 39% of point of sale payments (FIS, 2021)

Cash Leads Nigerian Payments

Cash continues to lead payment options in Nigeria, with debit cards and mobile payments the most popular cashless choices while credit cards struggle to make a mark on the payments landscape.

Report Predicts Cash Usage Rebound

New research predicts the global payments sector is set for a rapid return to growth, with cash usage rebounding this year, though likely not to its full pre-pandemic levels.

<p>83% of Europeans feel a decline in cash would exclude those most at-risk in society</p>

This statistic is from the European Payments Landscape in 2030 Report, which examines how present and potential future payment options will develop over the coming decade, and where cash usage could fit alongside them.

83% of Europeans feel a decline in cash would exclude those most at-risk in society

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