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Banks making cash harder to get with Points of Presence in decline

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5 Nov, 2026
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Gabby Taylor
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5 Nov, 2026
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With the schemes’ surcharge ban well underway, many are looking to cash as a potential substitute. APRA’s new points of presence data shows that getting cash in Australia may be a lot harder, with reduced branches, Bank@Post outlets and less bank-run ATMS.
Banks making cash harder to get with Points of Presence in decline
RBA Governor Michele Bullock. Background generated by AI.

With the schemes’ surcharge ban well underway, many are looking to cash as a potential substitute. APRA’s new points of presence data shows that getting cash in Australia may be a lot harder, with reduced branches, Bank@Post outlets and less bank-run ATMS.

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