Coronavirus cash crisis leaving vulnerable people with no way to pay
The COVID-19 lockdown and fears over cash hygiene has left many struggling to pay for essentials.
Budget 2020: Government commits to protecting access to cash
Which?'s campaign to save coins and notes succeeds as the government confirms measures protecting cash in the Budget.
UK’s free cash system is on the brink of collapse: could you help save it?
For years Which? has been revealing the extent of the UK's cash crisis. Now it's time for the government to act.
Finance industry to help communities trial ways to boost access to cash
The financial services industry will fund pilot schemes to end 'cash deserts', but we believe more is needed to prevent the cash system collapsing.
ATM changes save banks £120m, but cost customers £104m
The closing of thousands of free ATMs and bank branches have saved banks money, at huge cost to normal people. Find out more about Which?'s campaign to protect your freedom to pay.
Bank and ATM closures: what the UK can learn from Sweden
Sweden has a reputation for being among the most enlightened of nations. Studies regularly put the Swedes ahead of us in terms of personal wealth, educational attainment and technological advancement....
Poorer areas hit hardest by the loss of free cash machines
One in 10 of Britain’s free-to-use cash machines closed or started charging a fee over the past 17 months, with the country’s poorest communities hit hardest.
Mastercard announces new cashback initiative for UK shoppers
Payment provider Mastercard will pay shops to dispense cash to customers, in a bid to protect the use of cash on the high street.
ATMs to be installed in remote communities as part of a new vow to protect access to cash
Find out about a nationwide pilot scheme launched to ensure all UK high streets will continue to have access to cash machines
Online banking outages: as NatWest’s site goes down, how stable is your bank?
NatWest and RBS customers were left stranded yesterday, as the banks' websites were offline for hours.