European digital neobanks have upgraded their in-app financial health controls, introducing mandatory 48-hour delays before a user can disable a gambling merchant block.
Overcoming Impulsive Deactivation
Previous instant toggle buttons allowed distressed players to quickly disable protections during impulsive moments. The mandatory 48-hour cool-off provides crucial friction, allowing emotions to settle.
Cross-Bank Standard
Banking regulators across multiple EU member states have praised the measure, encouraging high-street banks to adopt identical friction safeguards.