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lotsofpulp
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Digital euro clears key hurdle as EU seeks to brea...
The article uses the term credit card for apparently no reason, because Visa and Mastercard also support debit cards. The EU is probably more concerned about Visa and Mastercard payment networks being under the control of American leaders.
Muromec
85 days ago
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We call every card a credit card even if most of them are actually debit.
calgoo
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we dont in spain, we call it "tarjeta de debito" and "tarjeta de credito" or just "la tarjeta" or the card.
cuvert
85 days ago
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And in Italy many people say Bancomat when they want to pay with the card even if they don't have a card with that circuit anymore.
touristtam
85 days ago
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It used to be the "blue card" in France (Carte Bleu)
BlueTemplar
84 days ago
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That network still exists, and can now even be used preferentially over Visa/MasterCard, in particular when paying online.
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