Finance Minister Andrian Gavrilita summarized the results of the first month of the Cashless Challenge initiative aimed at expanding cashless payments in the country.
“Tipping for waiters and couriers – solutions exist. They are increasingly connecting the MIA service and can receive instant and free transfers. For those who have not done so yet, I would recommend that they do so. I believe that the adoption should grow, as all you need to do to earn more is just to generate a QR code,” the Minister said.
He noted that cash is not being abolished, but entrepreneurs should provide cashless payment options in commerce.
“We will still have to insist a little bit. We will not restrict anyone’s right to use cash, but we must ensure that those who conduct economic activity can also accept cashless payments!”, Gavrilita said.
Regarding commissions for electronic payments, the minister said that businesses pay attention to their size and the authorities plan to bring the regulation in line with European standards to make the system more transparent and balanced.
“We will continue to harmonize the national legislation with the European one in terms of these commissions. At the same time, I want to emphasize that more and more companies are already widely using MIA and it even brings them savings compared to the cost of handling cash. We know what needs to be done, but we continue to wait for your ideas, suggestions, stories and experience,” Gavrilita said.
The Minister concluded by saying that the Cashless Challenge initiative will continue throughout his term of office.
