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		nicoburns on May 11, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why I left Google: work-life balance Europe (incl. the UK) doesn't need these social payment apps because we have free instant bank transfers between personal accounts. In the US if you want to send your friend money electronically then you need a 3rd party app.

lobocinza on May 11, 2022 [–]

Brazil implemented Pix last year (free instant bank transfer). Today it's more popular than credit card.

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