Costa Rica's Bre-B interoperable payments shift merchant cash usage unevenly

Costa Rica's new interoperable payment system Bre-B is altering merchant payment preferences, with some reporting reduced daily cash earnings while others continue to favor cash. The transition is uneven, indicating a gradual but real shift in retail payment behavior. This matters for financial inclusion and central bank digital currency adoption trends in Latin America.

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