The Swiss public will soon be able to pay for essential goods by card, even in the event of a technical fault.
It will soon be possible to pay by card, even without an internet connection
Keystone-SDA
The Swiss public will soon be able to pay for essential goods by card, even in the event of a technical fault. The Swiss government, banks, payment service providers and retailers are set to introduce offline card payments by the end of 2027.
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August 25, 2026 - 11:26
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