I agree. But plenty of Dutch vendor only accept Dutch mastercards and not foreign. The fee s the same. WHY? And foreigners can't get IDEAL or Dutch mastercards. I have gotten used to carry a lot of cash when there. Fortunately, Holland is safe. Someone looked at me very funny when I payed them EUR 500 in cash last week.
But we also know why a European home grown payments system is not happening. The incumbent banks hate it and have enough power to block such solutions.
But we also know why a European home grown payments system is not happening. The incumbent banks hate it and have enough power to block such solutions.