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NZ Banks Face $104M Cash Service Upgrade Mandate

2/25/2026

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  • The Reserve Bank of New Zealand says banks must invest $104 million to improve cash services.
  • There are five cash hubs serving bank customers and 2,159 bank-owned sites offering partial cash services.
  • Cash is important for small businesses, and 72% could be adversely affected without cash.
  • The Reserve Bank is considering making cash acceptance mandatory for merchants, with a public consultation opening in April and due by April 10.