'Cash is here to stay': why cash is king in emergency planning

'Cash is here to stay': why cash is king in emergency planning

June 9, 2026 · 7 min

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This episode discusses the importance of keeping cash on hand for emergencies and the potential vulnerabilities of electronic payment systems.

Governments are increasingly advising people to keep cash on hand for emergencies which may severely impair electronic payments systems.

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