No more Visa and Mastercard dominance in Europe? Polish BLIC example for others

Zdjęcie: Koniec z dominacją Visa i Mastercard w Europie? Polski BLIK przykładem dla innych / ShutterStock


In February 2026 payment strategy operators from 13 European countries signed an agreement establishing a common European mobile payment strategy for EuroPA. BLIK has been part of it since May 2025. The intent of the task is 130 million users and the anticipation to pay in stores and the net without the participation of Visa and Mastercard. If the plan succeeds, Europe as a full can have its own payment strategy over a fewer years. Will Europe pay Blik?