ECB Report: Crypto Payment Acceptance Rate Among Eurozone Merchants Only 0.2%

According to CoinTelegraph, the latest survey by the European Central Bank (ECB) shows that only 0.2% of online merchants in the Eurozone accept crypto asset payments, with the acceptance rate at physical points of sale also below 1%, and almost no growth observed between 2024 and 2026. In contrast, the mobile payment acceptance rate surged from 36% in 2024 to 68% in 2026, while the cash acceptance rate remained high at 92%. The survey covered 8,205 businesses in 21 countries across the Eurozone, spanning industries such as retail, catering, hospitality, and entertainment. The ECB stated that consumer preference is the primary factor for merchants choosing payment methods, accounting for 26%.