07-08-2017 23:30 via montrealgazette.com

Montreal-based mobile payment startup sees international growth

In Canada, the growth of electronic payments has largely been driven by convenience.
But that’s not the case everywhere.
In many countries, governments are trying to discourage people from using cash in an effort to make corruption and tax evasion more difficult.
Last November, for example, India removed 500- and 1,000-rupee notes (worth around $10 and $20) from circulation.
Greece has gone even further, implementing cash-withdrawal limits and offering an income-tax deduction to peopl
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