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<p>The Government recognises that cash remains important to millions of people across
the UK, which is why it has committed to legislate to protect access to cash and to
ensure that the UK’s cash infrastructure is sustainable in the long term. Government
is working at pace, engaging with industry and the regulators – the Financial Conduct
Authority, Payment Systems Regulator, and Bank of England – whilst designing legislation.
To inform the development of this legislation, today (15 October) the Government published
a Call for Evidence seeking views on the key considerations associated with cash access,
including deposit and withdrawal facilities, cash acceptance, and regulatory oversight
of the cash system.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Government also remains closely engaged
with the financial regulators, including through the Treasury-chaired Joint Authorities
Cash Strategy Group, to monitor and assess risks around cash relating to COVID-19.
In order to help control the virus, all businesses and individuals are encouraged
to follow the latest Government advice. To work safely during COVID-19, retailers
have been recommended to minimise contact around transactions, for example, considering
using contactless payments. However, it remains the individual retailer’s choice as
to whether to accept or decline any form of payment, including cash or card.</p>
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