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Cash payments above €3000 to be outlawed in Netherlands

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Re: Cash payments above €3000 to be outlawed in Netherlands

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The bombs going off almost daily in the big cities aren't great.

Could you define 'almost daily', and also clarify - which big cities?

Rotterdam, Amsterdam. Amsterdam had 100 explosions in 2022, Rotterdam 50. But in 2023 there were 250 explosions by the 16th of July. Will probably end the year with over 1 explosion per day on average, i'd consider that "almost daily". Just to clarify these aren't accidental explosions but bombs left outside appartments and shops.

Re: Cash payments above €3000 to be outlawed in Netherlands

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Nice to see that there's no limit where I live which is Norway. Hopefully, there are no plans to introduce one.

I am confused by your post. What are some good reasons to allow cash payments above 3000 EUR?

because my transaction is a legitimate one until proven otherwise (innocent until proven guilty principle), and i have the right to buy something without letting my bank know what or where i bough it.

I could or could not disclose that payment to my government depending on the laws and if there are fiscal benefits, it is my choice. I should not be forced to use a middle man for those payments, even if this means i am open to be scammed or victim of fraud.

now, as other mentioned, what are some good reasons to FORCE ONLY electronic payments above 3000€ ?

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