The Swedish government submitted a bill to parliament that would require grocery stores and pharmacies to accept cash on Wednesday.
Years after leading the revolution toward a cash-free society, Sweden is now backpedaling and urging inhabitants to keep banknotes on hand in case of emergency and requiring grocery stores and pharmacies to accept cash.
Many Swedes haven’t touched banknotes in years, with very few restaurants, shops or services accepting cash and almost everything paid for by card or various online services.
Even most bank branches no longer handle cash deposits or withdrawals, with customers referred to online banking services.
But earlier this month, the Swedish central bank recommended that households keep 1,000 kronor (around €93) in cash on hand per adult to cover a week’s purchases of essential goods.
(Cash-free Sweden backpedals on banknotes | Euractiv https://share.google/Fo8t9l54s4qeQKmQR)
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