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ECB’s Digital Euro and Visa’s Traveller Solutions

The European Central Bank (ECB) promotes a digital euro to complement cash and offer greater payment freedom. Currently in a two-year preparation phase, with a potential launch in 2026, the digital euro aims to provide a cash equivalent for digital payments. Executive board member Piero Cipollone highlights the reliance on US payment giants Visa and Mastercard and argues that a digital euro would offer cash-like convenience for in-store, e-commerce, peer-to-peer, and offline transactions. This would enhance competition, reduce costs, and ensure greater privacy and financial inclusion. Cipollone asserts that a digital euro would unite Europeans in a digital age, making life easier while preserving freedom of choice. The ECB’s push comes alongside publishing a progress report on the initiative.

Simultaneously, Visa has introduced a digital card replacement service for travellers. With 74% of US travellers using digital wallets, Visa’s new service allows travellers who lose their wallets to receive a digital card replacement via text or email. The digital emergency card replacement service ensures seamless, stress-free journeys by providing instant, secure access to funds. Kathleen Pierce-Gilmore, Visa’s global head of issuing solutions, notes the service’s ability to deliver superior customer service during travel disruptions.

These initiatives highlight the rapid evolution in the #Fintech sector, showcasing innovations that enhance consumer experience, security, and convenience.

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