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cenamus 11 hours ago

Source?

Also how is it related to the EU if it only affects certain places? Could have just said certain places in Europe

derfniw 11 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Illegal would by a hyperbole. But the noose is tightening a bit.

There are upcoming limits for cash transactions (10K, countries can opt to go lower), and strong requirements for identity verification at 3K or more euros in cash.

See: https://www.deloittelegal.de/dl/en/services/legal/perspectiv...

EDIT: The other side of the coin is that banks are _required_ to give legal residents of a country a basic account that can be used for payments.

hjadal 11 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Also illegal in Denmark. You need a NemKonto by law. Also making cash payments over 15000 is illegal since 2024. So you can't make a large purchase without a bank transfer.

foepys 11 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Not illegal per se in Germany but you won't find a legal job that doesn't require you to have a bank account. Benefits will also only be paid electronically (exceptions for some asylum seekers apply).

You also cannot get a tax refund or pay taxes without a bank account.

pfortuny 11 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Spain: you must be paid through a bank if you

-have a steady contract -are paid more than 1000€ for a job (say you are self-employed).