Bluecode Newsroom

Süddeutsche Zeitung says: “The European payment network already exists.” And that’s Bluecode. So we did the only logical thing: bought the newspaper at a local newsstand – and paid with Bluecode, of course. 😊 There’s something satisfying about buying a newspaper covering the topic of European payment sovereignty using a European payment network that already works in everyday life. Not in theory. Not in a concept deck. Not in a future rollout. In practice. Because while the discussion continues, the reality is already here. Europe doesn’t need to start from scratch – a lot of what’s being talked about can already be done today by connecting and using existing infrastructure. The time is now. What are we waiting for? It’s here. Pay with Bluecode. 👉🏻Read the full article by Nils Heck (German, subscription required): https://lnkd.in/eUQREQFA

#Bluecode #EuropeanPayments #EuropeanSovereignty #Payments #Interoperability

How can financial institutions offer their customers a truly European way to pay? As the demand for greater European sovereignty grows, banks have an opportunity to strengthen their offering with a European payment solution that can be integrated directly into their existing banking app. At the same time, customers benefit from a European payment option that works across Europe and beyond. ▶️ Watch the video to hear Christian Pirkner's perspective.

#Bluecode #Payments #EuropeanPayments #DigitalPayments #EuropeanSovereignty

Great days at VI3NNA Congress 2026 🎤 Our team – Christian Pirkner, Christian Lechner, Mario Linzbauer, Peter Neubauer and Claudio Wilhelmer – represented Bluecode on site and joined discussions around the future of payments, digital assets and financial infrastructure. Chris’ keynote on “Payment Interoperability: A Disruptive Way to Enable Stablecoin Payments at Point of Sale” highlighted our view: We believe interoperability offers a powerful path to connect stablecoins with existing payment acceptance networks. It enables real-world usage at the point of sale through an independent approach that keeps things simple for merchants and consumers alike. Chris also joined the roundtable discussions on AI & Digital Assets in Banking & Finance and EU vs Global Innovation & Free Zones, contributing to conversations on the evolving regulatory and innovation landscape. Thanks to the VI3NNA Congress team and everyone we met for the valuable discussions. 📸 Credit: VI3NNA Congress

#VI3NNACongress #Bluecode #Payments #Stablecoins #Interoperability

We often talk about Payment Roaming as the key to a connected payment landscape. But what does that actually mean? And why do we call it that? 💡 🌐📱 Think about mobile roaming. You have a contract with a provider in your home country. When you travel abroad, your phone automatically connects to a local network – without you doing anything or even noticing. It works because providers cooperate behind the scenes. Bluecode has taken this principle and brought it to payments. The result: Users pay seamlessly across payment networks worldwide, just as effortlessly as their phone connects to a local network when traveling. The uniqueness of Bluecode Payment Roaming: For users and issuing banks, every transaction remains a European transaction – independent of where the payment occurs – ensuring security, privacy-first processing, and full compliance with European data protection standards. 📺👇 Learn the Payment Roaming basics from Chris himself on stage of Frankfurt Digital Finance.

#Bluecode #PaymentRoaming #Interoperability #EuropeanPayments

🎤 The future of European payments is already here! At this year’s EHI Payment Congress in Bonn, our CEO Christian Pirkner took the stage to deliver a keynote on a topic that’s becoming more urgent than ever: European sovereignty in payments. His message was clear: Europe doesn’t need to start from scratch — the solution already exists. With Bluecode, a pan-European payment scheme is not just a vision, but a ready-to-scale reality. Alongside the keynote, our team — Daniel Koenen, Mario Linzbauer, and Christian Pirkner — was on site to connect with partners, exchange perspectives, and drive forward collaboration across the ecosystem. Thanks to EHI Retail Institute & Philipp Hübner, Oliver Behrens, Caroline Coelsch for hosting another great congress! Scroll through for some impressions from the day! 📷

#EHIPaymentKongress #MobilePayment #Fintech #EuropeanPayment #Sovereignty #Bluecode

How will the European payment landscape look in 2030? 🎙️🔮 Christian Pirkner shares his perspective on what lies ahead for payments in Europe: Truly European ways to pay that work seamlessly across Europe and beyond. His take on how we get there: interoperability. Connecting systems, enabling collaboration, and making sure European solutions can scale globally. Watch the full video 👇

#Bluecode #Payments #EuropeanPayments #Interoperability

💡🗞️ Worth a read! We’re featured in the latest brutkasten magazine. In the article, Maximilian Handl takes a closer look at the current state of Europe’s payment landscape - including structural challenges, dependencies on international providers, and evolving consumer habits in Austria. He spoke with Christian Pirkner about Bluecode’s perspectives and the road ahead. Read the online version of the article here (in German) 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/d8MBZ4BE

#Bluecode #EuropeanPayments #PaymentRoaming #Interoperability

🏆 A proud moment for Bluecode at this year’s MPE (Merchant Payments Ecosystem). Christian Pirkner was officially awarded mpe Influencer of the year! A recognition for the work he’s been driving for many years around interoperability and a stronger, more connected European payment landscape. Chris unfortunately couldn’t make it to Berlin due to an airport strike, so our colleague Daniel Koenen stepped in and accepted the award on his behalf. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported him! And to Chris: Well deserved! Your long-term commitment and persistence continue to make a real difference! 👏

#Bluecode #EuropeanPayments #mpecosystem #MPEAwards #MPE2026 #MPEBerlin

Greetings from the Payment Jungle! 👋🌴 At PEX - Payment Exchange, we had the chance to connect with many of the people shaping Europe’s payment future. One of the highlights: Christian Pirkner’s fireside chat with Christian von Hammel-Bonten, where he explored a question that’s more relevant than ever: Local Hero or One-Size-Fits-All? Europe’s payment landscape has never been a monoculture. Instead, it’s built on an ecosystem of strong national solutions - with deep local roots and real consumer adoption. So the question isn’t whether diversity is a weakness. It’s how collaboration can turn that diversity into Europe’s greatest strength. At Bluecode, we firmly believe the future of European payments lies in connecting existing local champions rather than replacing them with a new system. Thanks to the PEX team (Nicole Nitsche, Payment & Banking) and everyone who joined the discussion! Here are a few impressions from the event 😊👇

#Bluecode #PEX #PaymentExchange #EuropeanPayments #Interoperability #PaymentRoaming