Payment Services

New Law Changes in ATM Cash Withdrawal Procedures

Since June 28, 2025, new ATMs must be accessible to people with disabilities, according to the new EU accessibility law.

Sparkasse and Payback have launched their long-planned partnership.

Partnership with Payback Collect Bonus Points with Your Sparkassen Card! What the Change Means for Customers

Sparkasse customers can now collect Payback points using their Girocard without needing an extra card. However, data privacy remains a contentious issue.

ING released another update for its app in May.

Update ING App Gains Feature Previously Available Only in Browser

With the new ING app update to version 8.20.1, international money transfers are now possible directly via mobile.

TRUMP cryptocurrency surprises with billion-dollar valuation

Memecoin What Purpose Does Donald Trump's Cryptocurrency Serve?

Trump's Memecoin is making waves in cryptocurrency. It has started with a market cap in the billions and raises questions.

Consumer Advice Center Warns Payment Provider Klarna Analyzes Customer Bank Statements

Is Klarna looking into its customers' bank statements? This accusation is now in the air, and the company has responded.

Various data is stored on bank and credit cards

Chip, magnetic strip, ... What data is stored on bank cards and credit cards, and where is it stored?

Various data must be stored on debit and credit cards for secure transactions. TECHBOOK will tell you which ones and where.

It was supposed to be an alternative to PayPal, but the payment method has failed

End of December Well-known online payment method to be discontinued! What customers need to know

The Giropay payment service offered secure online payments and sending money in real time. But the project has failed.

A new chip in cash cards should make them easier to recycle in future

Banking What will change for contactless payment cards in the future

Current contactless payment cards are not particularly environmentally friendly. A new generation of debit and credit cards aims to change this.

Neobrokers offer free securities accounts, but there are differences in the offers

Trade securities free of charge These are neobrokers - this is what makes them different

Securities and crypto can be traded cheaply with neobrokers. But what exactly is behind them and what needs to be considered?