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09.12.2024

Will the EC card / Girocard soon be abolished?

Where did the rumor come from? Mastercard has announced that it will gradually discontinue the Maestro payment method from July 1, 2023. This announcement could mean major changes for the Girocard (colloquially known as the EC card), with some even predicting its demise. But is that the case? Let’s first…

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EC Terminals Interview Tips

03.10.2024

“Cash? Not in my salon!” – A hairdresser breaks with tradition

Since the advent of coronavirus, our awareness of contactless and cashless payment has changed noticeably. We now pay digitally in many places – from bread rolls at the bakery to haircuts at the hairdresser. But how does it feel to run a business that completely dispenses with physical money? What…

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