The Access to Cash Review published its report in 2019 to ensure the UK has an effective and inclusive cash access service that meets the needs of all consumers
Today the independent Access to Cash Review has published its final report: “The case for cash in a digital world. Action needed to leave no-one behind”. Click here to read our final recommendations https://t.co/Ge5xq6Zbrs
John Howells LINK CEO said the pandemic “has changed our relationship with cash … Our research shows 75% say they will use less cash going forward.” But he added that "millions of people still rely on cash and were not ready or able to go digital."
Access to Cash Review chair @natceeney on Radio 5 last night. It was a bit late so you can catch it here. Starts about 30 minutes https://t.co/EePW6GIs7H
This shows the dangers of letting the cash network just wither away as use declines. Govt promised legislation to secure nationwide access to cash a year ago. It hasn’t been brought forward. Co-op and Morrisons see queues over payments outage https://t.co/hr1dRGP3gd
Natalie Ceeney CBE,who chaired the Access to Cash Review says: "We need a national strategy urgently, before the #cash infrastructure collapses, leaving millions of people behind" https://t.co/cPywcPiz3A
Could the UK learn from Sweden’s cashless society? "There are benefits of a cashless society, but whether the UK is ready to make such a jump is another question altogether" https://t.co/G7xaMW7Hxu
Will cash be the next victim of coronavirus as Natalie Ceeney, says it isn't clear cash 'bounce back' as more businesses adopt contactless only payments during the pandemic? https://t.co/NV820Rzdh6 via @MailOnline
Lots of stories which illustrate the different ways cash is important to people in Ampthill, one of the new Community Access to Cash Pilot towns https://t.co/DNLHHFJGNz
The FCA’s and PSR’s joint approach to Access to Cash which "continues to be a vital way of making payments, despite the changes brought by CV19. As High Streets prepare to re-open, more shops will rely on the availability of cash". https://t.co/EE6jB8OKh1
New trials for cash-stricken communities led by Natalie Ceeney. "We know that digital payments don't yet work for everyone and for many cash remains essential but we need to use innovation to develop new solutions" https://t.co/yLtIdFmeYP
Which? report that they have found that consumers who rely on cash are struggling to pay for essential products and services during the coronavirus pandemic.
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