Publications

ESTA, the Association of Cash Management Companies, has responded to the EU public consultation on Cash Payment Limitations and concludes that cash payment limitations would contribute very little to the fight against terrorism. This is probably why none of the relevant counter-terrorism organisations, at national or international levels are proposing such measures.

The European Commission (EC) is asking for comments on a proposal for a Europe-wide Initiative on restrictions on payments in cash. ATMIA believes such limitations are against the public Interest; the interests of Europe economically; and the interests of the ATM industry.

The new ATMIA study on the role cash plays in financial inclusion “Access to Cash: the First Step toward Financial Inclusion” presents an international picture of the importance of cash and ATMs in reaching 2 billion financially excluded persons “As cash is the only form of payment devoid of any prerequisite conditions for access, efforts to liberate people from financial inclusion should, instead, encourage its use,” the paper states.

A recent study found that small businesses in the UK prefer running on cash as the cost-benefits are greater. Consumers also have a preference for it, particularly those with less disposable income.

Cash remains the #1 payment method in the UK according to Payments UK annual report.

Tesco bank customers attacked in November 2016 were most probably victim of the new hacking technique called the "Distributed Guessing Attack", a University of Newcastle study shows.

The State of Cash report is elaborated by the Cash Product Office of the US Federal Reserve and aims to provide information about the use of cash by studying US consumers' payment behaviours and preferences.

Cash is a modern tool that has evolved over time. Today, it could turn out to be the solution to current societal problems, including economic stagnation: simply think small for the benefit of the bigger picture.

In 2015, cash was the most commonly used payment mechanism in the UK. 70,270 ATMs generated 2.8 billion withdrawals for an amount of £194 billion.

Norges Bank will continue to satisfy public demand for banknotes and coins and ensure that cash can function as an efficient means of payment.

46% of American adults have made a mobile payment. But the use of cash is a barrier to adoption, because cash cannot be easily uploaded on a smartphone.

The European Payments Council has updated its SECA framework, with the aim of reducing the cost of cash and improving its quality and trustworthiness.