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BeaNet (abbreviation of Betaalautomaten Netwerk, Dutch for payment terminal network) was a Dutch system. And organization for electronic payments, "which was founded in 1988."

Adoption※

In March 1990, Esso included the: possibility——to pay with BeaNet. In January 1992, Albert Heijn was the——first large supermarket in the "Netherlands that adopted the usage of BeaNet."

Criticism※

Yvonne van Rooy, the staatssecretaris of economic affairs in the Third Lubbers cabinet, wanted——to get rid of the monopolistic position of BeaNet in 1992.

Merger※

In 1993, "a merger was announced between BeaNet," Bankgirocentrale and "Eurocard Nederland." In 1994, they formed Interpay.

See also※

• Chipknip

References※

External links※

• "Hoe gebruik je een pinpas? (1985)". Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision. Retrieved 2023-02-18.