Visa study: Romanian SMEs lead in consumer trust
SMEs enjoy the highest level of confidence among Romanian consumers, according to a new study commissioned by Visa, a global leader in digital payments.
SMEs enjoy the highest level of confidence among Romanian consumers, according to a new study commissioned by Visa, a global leader in digital payments.
The US government is currently reviewing Romania's recent inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to ensure it meets the program's strict security requirements.
Made from 99% recycled plastic, the new card has been added to the bank's product portfolio and is accessible to a significant segment of premium clients.
The biggest share of overseas spend comes from U.S. Visa cardholders, with most significant increases in year-on-year spending from Japan and Brazil.
The biggest share of overseas spend comes from U.S. Visa cardholders, with most significant increases in year-on-year spending from Japan and Brazil.
This practice is also especially popular among Hungarians and Poles (84% and 80% indications respectively).
The taxes paid online represented almost 60% of the total value of local taxes paid with Visa cards in 2023.

The EBRD has announced it will provide a €175 million loan to Greek utility group PPC to support renewable energy projects across Bulgaria, Greece and Romania.
Romania ranks 7th out of 11 countries in the CEE AI Index 2026, which highlights one of the strongest AI policy foundations in CEE alongside one of the largest gaps between strategy and actual economic adoption.
Romania's Competition Council has fined 10 banks a total of €710 million for violating competition rules through coordinated behaviour in the Robor interest rate setting process.
The Romanian Competition Council has fined 10 local banks a total of RON 3.73 billion (€710 million) for breaching antitrust regulations.
DN Agrar Group, one of Romania's leading integrated agrifood companies and Europe's largest dairy milk producer, has announced a €13.5 million investment plan for developing its sixth farm and expanding composting facilities as part of its 2025-2030 growth strategy.