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05.08.2025

7 tips for Social Engineering Day

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04.07.2025

GBIC Info 2025: Working together for sovereign, secure and future-proof payments

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07.04.2025

More than just payment: How girocard also supports customer loyalty programs

Logo of giropay on a light background with shaded elements, which stands for secure online payments and symbolizes a user-friendly payment option in Germany.

25.02.2025

The online payment method giropay has been discontinued

On December 31, 2024, the online payment method giropay, which Sparkassen by German banks and Sparkassen , was discontinued....
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17.12.2024

Why the GeldKarte and girogo cash card functions no longer exist

You may have already heard that the GeldKarte and girogo cash card functions on debit cards will be phased out from 2024. At the end of the year...
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24.10.2024

Well informed: The difference between debit and girocard

There is uncertainty among many customers. What is the difference between debit and girocard? In this article we clarify...
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27.09.2024

Pay with your smartphone: everything you need to know about the digital girocard

Payment behavior is changing - cashless methods are becoming increasingly popular. One in particular is enjoying growing popularity: with...
Person uses a smartphone to pay at a self-service terminal, in the background blurred lights of a modern shopping center.

26.09.2024

Shopping behavior in Germany: trends at a glance

While the population as a whole is rather reluctant to embrace new shopping concepts, the younger generation is more innovative when it comes to new methods. Over half...
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27.08.2024

What is the difference between a debit card, girocard and credit card?

There are basically two types of payment cards: debit cards and credit cards. Debit cards, which girocard , are directly linked to...
A smiling woman attaches a Girocard symbol to the glass door of a store, while information on opening hours is visible in the background.

27.08.2024

girocard benefits: 5 facts you should know

girocard the most widely used card payment method in Germany—and will remain so. The the Germany Banking Industry Committeeis currently working the Germany Banking Industry Committee

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