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Why tackling financial inclusion will be key to the U.S.’ COVID-19 recovery
Mar 23, 2021 - The economic impact of the pandemic has hit many American consumers and businesses hard, and some of those worst affected are the unbanked and their communities. Addressing the issues of financial inclusion must be a priority in the post-COVID-19 recovery.
- Jan Marc Kuelper, Strategic Business Development USA, eCash
The economic impact of the pandemic has hit many American consumers and businesses hard, and some of those worst affected are the unbanked and their communities. Addressing the issues of financial inclusion must be a priority in the post-COVID-19 recovery.
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Are women more financially excluded than men?
Mar 08, 2021 - Financial inclusion is a priority around the globe, but in many regions the divide between the percentage of men and women that are financially excluded is growing. So what can be done to close the gap?
- Louise Clements, Chief Marketing Officer Paysafe
Financial inclusion is a priority around the globe, but in many regions the divide between the percentage of men and women that are financially excluded is growing. So what can be done to close the gap?
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Are cash payers the future customers of challenger banks?
Mar 03, 2021 - Being dynamic and agile, particularly in the pursuit of better user experience for customers, is a common trait of digital banks. This is key to their competitive advantage when compared to traditional banking. And while cash consumers seem to represent a rather conservative demographic as it relates to financial services, this group is an increasingly attractive target for digital banks, especially during the global pandemic.
- Robert Albrecht, Head of Paysafecash Product Line
Being dynamic and agile, particularly in the pursuit of better user experience for customers, is a common trait of digital banks. This is key to their competitive advantage when compared to traditional banking. And while cash consumers seem to represent a rather conservative demographic as it relates to financial services, this group is an increasingly attractive target for digital banks, especially during the global pandemic.
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Cash is key to the future of the US renting market
Feb 12, 2021 - The economic impact of COVID-19 has shaken the US housing market for renters and landlords. It has destabilised the relationship between the two, and much remains uncertain even as the US begins to plot a course beyond the COVID-19 era.
- Jan Marc Kuelper, Strategic Business Development USA, eCash
The economic impact of COVID-19 has shaken the US housing market for renters and landlords. It has destabilised the relationship between the two, and much remains uncertain even as the US begins to plot a course beyond the COVID-19 era.
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Is a growing gig economy changing the payments landscape?
Jan 22, 2021 - The impacts of COVID-19 continue to be far-reaching beyond the immediate public health disaster. Foremost among these are the economic consequences of the virus and the social distancing measures that have been in place across the globe for the best part of a year in an effort to contain the spread.
- Udo Mueller, CEO paysafecard
The impacts of COVID-19 continue to be far-reaching beyond the immediate public health disaster. Foremost among these are the economic consequences of the virus and the social distancing measures that have been in place across the globe for the best part of a year in an effort to contain the spread.
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2021 predictions: Four trends for the payment industry in Germany and Austria
Dec 17, 2020 - It has been an unexpected year in so many ways, not least how people have had to rethink how they spend money and interact with businesses. COVID-19 changed our industry in ways we could not have imagined it would in 2020, and will continue to be an influence on payment trends for many months to come. With that in mind, here are four trends we expect to carry over from 2020 and play a big role in shaping the online payments in the next 12 months.
It has been an unexpected year in so many ways, not least how people have had to rethink how they spend money and interact with businesses. COVID-19 changed our industry in ways we could not have imagined it would in 2020, and will continue to be an influence on payment trends for many months to come. With that in mind, here are four trends we expect to carry over from 2020 and play a big role in shaping the online payments in the next 12 months.
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Why COVID-19 will re-shape US consumers’ relationship with cash
Dec 09, 2020 - In the wake of the pandemic, more US consumers are making digital payments than ever before. But that doesn’t mean they’re leaving cash behind, with many seeing eCash as the solution to many of their concerns when it comes to paying online.
In the wake of the pandemic, more US consumers are making digital payments than ever before. But that doesn’t mean they’re leaving cash behind, with many seeing eCash as the solution to many of their concerns when it comes to paying online.
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Will payment methods be a way people use to track their spending more accurately...
Nov 10, 2020 - As we discovered when we asked consumers[1], COVID-19 and the social distancing measures many countries have put into place to combat the virus has impacted the when, where, and importantly how they are spending money. The shift to eCommerce is one clear and potentially unsurprising consequence; many people (42%) are shopping online more frequently and a significant percentage (18%) of consumers have shopped online for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak, and this is in turn is affecting the payments methods they use. But there are other reasons habits are changing.
As we discovered when we asked consumers[1], COVID-19 and the social distancing measures many countries have put into place to combat the virus has impacted the when, where, and importantly how they are spending money. The shift to eCommerce is one clear and potentially unsurprising consequence; many people (42%) are shopping online more frequently and a significant percentage (18%) of consumers have shopped online for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak, and this is in turn is affecting the payments methods they use. But there are other reasons habits are changing.
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eCash – the optimal payment option for businesses during COVID-19?
Oct 23, 2020 - COVID-19 has accelerated trends in many industries, including payments. According to data from our latest research report Lost in Transaction: How COVID-19 has reshaped the SMB Checkout, 76% of businesses have actively noticed a change in the way consumers are making payments. This, in turn, is accelerating businesses own plans to evolve their online checkouts.
COVID-19 has accelerated trends in many industries, including payments. According to data from our latest research report Lost in Transaction: How COVID-19 has reshaped the SMB Checkout, 76% of businesses have actively noticed a change in the way consumers are making payments. This, in turn, is accelerating businesses own plans to evolve their online checkouts.
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