12.12.2024 19:41
Dutch banks are planning to advise the public to keep cash at home due to the increasing geopolitical threats. Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans also stated that the public should always have a certain amount of cash at home due to the threat from Russia.
The Dutch banks are preparing to advise the public to keep cash at home due to the increasing geopolitical threats.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC TO KEEP CASH AT HOME
According to a report in the local press, the Dutch Banking Association will discuss potential issues in payment infrastructure that could arise due to cyber attacks during a meeting after the Christmas holiday period, in a time of heightened tensions. Following the meeting, the Dutch Banking Association will advise the public for the first time to keep cash at home due to the increasing geopolitical tensions in the world. The meeting will also address how much cash and which denominations would be needed in case of a potential issue.
DEFENSE MINISTER ALSO GAVE THE SAME ADVICE
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans previously stated that the Netherlands should be prepared for the Russian threat, and therefore, the public should always keep a certain amount of cash at home.