Use of cash by companies in the euro area in 2024

Euro banknotes and coins are legal tender in the euro area. Cash is also an important payment instrument for ensuring that consumers have the freedom to choose how they pay, and it is essential for the financial inclusion of all groups in society. The Eurosystem cash strategy aims to ensure that euro cash remains widely available, accessible and accepted as both a means of payment and a store of

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