EURO Kartensysteme: Payment Sector News Summary for February 2025
EURO Kartensysteme GmbH released a February 2025 overview of key developments in the payment industry. The summary includes information on Girocard usage, the new giroAPI interface, and cost analyses of payment methods.
EURO Kartensysteme GmbH has published a summary of the most significant news from the payment and credit card industry for February 2025. The overview consolidates key developments and statistics impacting industry stakeholders.
A notable event was the DK Info conference, organized by Deutsche Kreditwirtschaft, held in Berlin on June 3–4. The event provided insights into current topics within the credit sector and facilitated discussions among industry experts.
Additionally, a study by ibi Research on the total costs of payment methods in 2025 was released. This analysis offers merchants an evaluation of the cost-efficiency of various payment options, considering fees, fraud risks, and processing costs.
Deutsche Kreditwirtschaft also introduced the giroAPI interface, establishing the first Europe-wide uniform account interface based on API technology. This initiative aims to enable new services in payment processing and account information.
Statistics for 2024 revealed a 5.6% increase in girocard transactions, reaching 7.9 billion. Contactless payments saw a significant surge in popularity, and the number of active payment terminals grew.