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bakugo 18 hours ago

> I don't mind banks requiring it, I don't have to use that bank.

What if all banks require it?

_heimdall 18 hours ago | parent [-]

Banks aren't required. Its ridiculously inconvenient today to not have a bank account, but you aren't required to have one.

Freak_NL 10 hours ago | parent | next [-]

They are required for just about everyone in a lot of countries. In the Netherlands a bank account is actually a right¹, and as far as the tax authority is concerned, required.

1: https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/intermedia...

ykonstant 13 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

They are required for salary payments in my country.

Dylan16807 17 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

You should still be upset about it.

_heimdall 16 hours ago | parent [-]

What does being upset about it solve?

Companies can choose what product to offer and what customers to serve. I can choose what products I'm willing to spend my money and time on.

My problem is when I am compelled to use something despite my opposition to it, such as the immigration app I mentioned being force to use under threat of being kicked out of the country.

type0 10 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

So so, housing isn't required and no one requires you to buy food either

junaru 11 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Cash salaries are banned in some European countries. You can't have any income without a bank account. Welcome to the dystopian future, enjoy your stay.