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Payment Habits: What 2025 reveals about digital adoption

Belgium’s payment landscape in 2025 confirmed a trend that has been accelerating for years: digital payments are no longer an alternative, they are an expectation. The Digital Payments Barometer 2025, an Ipsos survey conducted by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, provides a clear snapshot of how Belgians pay today. Here is what the data tells us about […]

Trends in electronic payments in 2025: What will the future bring? 

The world of electronic payments continues to evolve at a rapid pace. In 2025, we see a number of emerging trends that will further change the landscape of digital payments. Here are some key developments you should definitely keep an eye on:  1. Biometric authentication: Security of the future  By 2025, biometric technology will increasingly […]

Digital payments continue to grow, especially among young people

Digital payments are gaining ground in Belgium, especially among young people. This is according to the Digital Payments Barometer 2024, a survey conducted in collaboration with Febelfin, Bancontact Payconiq, Mastercard and Visa. The results show that mobile payment adoption continues to rise, with nearly half of Belgians (49%) having already made mobile payments at least […]

Electronic Payment Solutions for Every Business: An Interview with Our CEO in Trends Magazine

In a recent interview with Trends Magazine, Cédric Lenaerts, CEO of Axepta BNP Paribas, shares his insights into the future of electronic payments and the diverse solutions Axepta BNP Paribas offers for businesses of all sizes. He explains how companies can make the right choice regarding payment terminals and what factors are crucial to keeping […]