Economy
Bank of Portugal proposes mandatory electronic payments for all companies
The Bank of Portugal is proposing that all companies be required to accept electronic payments. The regulator aims to eliminate barriers to strong customer authentication in e-commerce, noting that electronic payment methods were used in nearly 100% of retail transactions in 2025.
Why it matters
If you own a business in Portugal, you may soon be legally required to accept electronic payments, which could affect your point-of-sale systems and transaction processing costs.ExpressoRead original ↗
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