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Sweden mandates return of cash payments in shops and pharmacies

Sweden now requires grocery stores and pharmacies to accept cash payments.

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The fact

This measure, inspired by an EU directive, has met with little enthusiasm.

Swedes overwhelmingly prefer digital payments in their daily lives.

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Cette obligation pourrait compliquer les transactions pour les commerçants et les consommateurs habitués aux solutions dématérialisées, tout en garantissant un accès aux services essentiels pour les populations moins connectées.

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