Press releases and activities organized by CEC Spain to promote consumer awareness.
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Using a bank card in a country with a different currency can lead to currency exchange charges
The bank may charge currency exchange fees when using the card to pay in shops or to withdraw money from an ATM.
ECC-Spain's recommendations for saving on "back to school" purchases
The European Consumer Centre in Spain (ECC-Spain) recommends responsible consumption and avoiding quick microcredits in order to avoid over-indebtedness.
Ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2035 in the EU
All new vehicles sold from 2035 onwards in the EU must be zero-emission vehicles.
Online purchases exceeded 72 billion euros in 2022, 25% more than the previous year
Travel agencies and tour operators, the sectors of activity with the highest revenues with 7.0% of total turnover, clothing with 6.9% and air transport with 5.0%.
Major online travel agencies commit to refund within 14 days for cancelled flights
The agencies eDreams ODIGEO, Etraveli Group and Kiwi.com also agree to provide consumers with clear information about their legal rights.