14/10/2026
๐ณ Did you know? The history of payments goes back more than 12,000 years!
Long before contactless payments, people exchanged goods using shells, stones and even cocoa beans. ๐๐ชจ๐ซ
Over the centuries, payment methods have continued to evolve:
๐ Cheques became widely used in the 18th century.
๐ณ 1967 The first bank cards transformed the way we pay.
๐ง 1971 Cash machines made accessing money easier than ever.
๐ฑ 2007 Contactless payments and mobile wallets have simplified everyday life.
โฟ 2009 Cryptocurrencies have introduced a new era of digital transactions.
๐ Today, innovations such as biometric payment cards are shaping the future of payments.
(These dates are approximate and may differ by country)
๐ฌAnd you, how do you most often pay for your purchases: with your bank card (physical or registered on your phone or smartwatch) or in cash? โ bank card, mobile phone, smartwatch or cash? Let us know in the comments!
Credits : AI generated image
Sources :
https://www.franceinfo.fr/
https://comarketing-news.fr/
https://histoire.bnpparibas/