Field studies across Spain, France, Portugal and Poland show that, even in different contexts, expectations converge strongly around the same needs. Oney Spain, for example, has recorded the strongest increase in customer satisfaction, with a +1.4 point jump on 2024, while highlighting a growing need for streamlined operations, training and quick incident response rates.
Poland sheds further light on the evolving usage patterns. The Smartney study revealed widespread digital adoption by younger generations, with 60% using AI tools and 40.7% using free educational apps to learn. France is showing a similar trend according to the Oney x CSA 2025 study into French consumers and their budgets, which highlighted the growing role of social media for financial education.
In 2025, 19% of under-35s said they first turned to specialised influencers – three times the national average; this percentage was even as high as 32% in 18-24 year olds. Combined with the major financial trade-offs decided by parents – putting education first, sometimes ahead of essential expenses – these behaviours reveal a population that wants flexibility, autonomy and simplicity in managing their projects.
From in-store operational needs to evolving digital behaviours, Europe is moving towards a payment experience model focused on efficiency, accessibility and transparency.