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iCard takes good care for the money of Europeans in over 30 countries and this time we wanted to share something a bit different – how to create your own revenue streams on the side. Why would you want to start a side hustle? Do you want to more quickly pay off a debt? AreRead more

We would like to share a couple of our user stories, but before that we wanted to share how we understand innovation here at iCard? On one hand, it’s about providing you with a plethora of financial tools to manage your personal or business finances more effectively. On the other, it’s about making your lifeRead more

EEA citizens with biometric identity cards and address on them is the only requirement* we have at iCard for opening your account**. But if you are a legally residing foreigner with a residence permit, you passed our verification with your foreign passport, then we will require a proof of address (in some cases 2) andRead more

There is a fine line between the difference in what a digital wallet is vs what a mobile banking app is. We recently did a consumer habits study, in one of the emerging markets for digital wallets. We discovered that it was very difficult for people to distinguish between the two.   This is understandableRead more

You’ve probably already heard about the video identification process we prompt you to pass. If you haven’t done it by now, you may be wondering why we require this from you and whether it will make any difference your iCard digital wallet usage. In this article I will explain the difference between the Starter andRead more

Yes! It’s that time of the year аgain! Time to prove your love with a fancy bouquet, state-of-the-art dinner or mindlessly expensive jewelry. Or, should it be that way? Men, I think, feel more pressure to make a good impression on The Day than women. It seems to me that most women, who feel fascinatedRead more

Cash is still king throughout Europe, according to a study from November, 2017 by the European Central Bank. People prefer handing out banknotes, especially when it comes to small value payments of around 15 EUR or less. Yet, “cashless” becomes a preferred choice for more and more merchants and they simply refuse to accept paperRead more

The coming of the New Year is a very special period for all cultures around the world. It is a time to find peace with the past and to set hopes for the future. While no two traditions are exactly the same, there is a common lining in all – getting the family or communityRead more

Did you know that around 2.5 million tons of returned merchandise will end up in the landfills just for the gift giving season?   That’s right, those Christmas presents, you spent so much time choosing for your loved ones, might as well be destined to become pure trash.   The reverse logistics company Optro reports,Read more

Have you ever wondered why does it take 3 to 5 days for an international wire transfer to arrive? Nowadays, almost all bank transactions are done digitally, yet it takes more time to receive your money with a bank transfer than to send it over an express delivery courier. Let’s start from the basics.  Read more