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European states announce improvements in payment systems

Denmark opts for back-ups, Sweden goes offline, Balkan states choose Sepa while Austria ups security

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The central banks of Austria, Denmark and Sweden have announced changes to their payment system policies, while Moldova and Montenegro celebrate joining Sepa.

The National Bank of Denmark published a number of policy recommendations on October 6 that citizens and merchants should follow in cases “where it is not possible to pay as usual”. Three days before, Sveriges Riksbank announced that it reached an agreement with card issuers, networks and acquirers, along with the retail sector, to enable

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