# European Network for Payments – An EU Alternative to Visa/Mastercard

**Switching Demand Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Thread | European Network for Payments – An EU Alternative to Visa/Mastercard |
| Switching from | Visa |
| Category | Other software |
| Thread type | Story |
| Points | 19 |
| Comments | 1 |
| Posted | 2026-09-30 |
| Linked site | https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/european-payments-groups-join-forces-lessen-us-reliance-2026-09-30/ |

## Why this score
- Names the product being replaced (Visa).

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