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Australia’s regulators plan for cash failure, not success — even as circulation hits record highs and public support remains overwhelming.

Australia’s Regulators Are Planning for Cash Failure — Not Cash Success

2025 marks a global shift: governments are enshrining cash access in law. From Hungary to the US, payment choice is becoming a legal right—not just rhetoric.

Cash Access and the New Legal Frontiers

The ATMIA Europe & Emerging Markets Summit 2025 in London spotlights the future of cash and financial inclusion. Industry leaders, regulators, and innovators will explore AI-powered ATMs, payment choice, and global collaboration, proving why cash remains vital in a digital-first age.

ATMIA London Summit Shines a Light on Cash and Choice

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This stat comes from the latest Global Payments Report by Worldpay, which says we are ‘entering an era defined not by technology, but by people… where choice is the main driver of the payments landscape.’ In this new era, ‘cash remains relevant amid economic uncertainty.’

Cash is used for 22% of POS payments in Chile

Podcast | The 9% Myth: What Cash Data Doesn’t Tell You about Britain’s Real Relationship with Cash

Cash use has fallen to 9%, yet millions still rely on it. This episode explores the paradox of decline and resilience in Britain’s payment landscape.

Cash discounts are up over 60% since 2015, though still rare. With card surcharges and rising retailer costs, paying with cash can cut 2–4% off your bill. Here’s why more businesses are offering incentives.

Credit Cards Are Eating into Your Wallet. Cash Could Be the Fix

Worldwide spending habits have changed, with people demanding greater choice in how they pay and expressing concern over the possibility of losing cash as a payment option, says research from Paysafe.

The Modern Consumer Demands Payment Choice

For everyone working in cash, this year’s major event will be the Global Currency Forum, gathering experts from manufacturing, distribution, supply, banking and more to showcase best practices and innovations and discuss the industry’s present and future.

Global Currency Forum 2024

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Cash is used for 22% of POS payments in Brazil

Australia plans for cash failure, not success — even as demand hits record highs. A call to rethink inclusion and resilience in payment policy.

Planning for Collapse: How Australia’s Regulators Are Failing Cash

White Paper "Virtually Irreplaceable: Cash as Public Infrastructure"

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