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How close is the EU to break free from Visa and Mastercard's grip?
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How close is the EU to break free from Visa and Mastercard's grip?

Europe needs to roll up its sleeves, or it risks losing its last bit of independence to U.S.-controlled payment schemes. As the first EU instant payment system, WERO aims to become Europe’s ticket to payment autonomy. #EuXl

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Mar 3 at 7:30amWeb
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@euronews @europe-euronews take a class with Brazil, they did it in record time.
SEPA can be used for that, but it needs to be instant