Keeping Cash Local
Access to Cash
Ensuring all citizens can access essential cash services, especially in rural areas and for seniors.
Bank Branch Closures
Addressing the significant loss of bank branches and reduced hours affecting communities nationwide.
Impact on Seniors
The decline in face-to-face banking disproportionately affects older people and those in rural areas.
Reserve Bank Proposal
A new proposal aims to introduce a national cash services standard for all banks.
Proposed Standard
Guaranteeing minimum ATMs, free withdrawals, deposits, and exchanges for all customers.
