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Swedish regulator awards SEK 8 million to 4 winners of inclusive digital payments competition

Friday 4 June 2021 | 12:43 CET | News
Swedish communications regulator PTS has announced the award of SEK 7.67 million to four winners of its "Payment services for everyone" competition. They will receive funding for eighteen months to develop ways to make digital payments easier for anyone, regardless of ability or disability.

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