The total value of processed payments rose over 70% on the year in the first six months, reaching EUR65 million at the end of June, according to Netopia data.

The average value of online card payments stood at nearly RON240, from RON180 a year ago.

The mobilPay platform attracted over 300 new merchants in January-June from the tourism, retail and services sectors.

The number of online transactions from smartphones, through the mobilPay Wallet, increased fourfold on the year in the first six months and their value rose 20%.

Bitcoin transactions through the mobilPay platform are made at least two-three times a day. The average amount paid using virtual currency equals EUR100 and most payments target IT&C products.

So far, the largest Bitcoin transaction processed by Netopia equaled EUR2,500 and targeted IT products.