2026-08-11 - Banknotes and coins - Access to cash
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Access to cash In Switzerland, cash is an important payment method and store of value for households and companies. To be able to use cash, they need good access to ATMs, bank branches and post offices (access points). In recent years, access points have continuously been reduced
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