The public's ability to pay in times of crisis and states of heightened alert needs to be strengthened

The Riksbank works to ensure that payments can be made in all situations. This includes ensuring the supply of cash in the country, as well as imposing regulatory requirements on companies that are of particular importance for payments. To further strengthen the preparedness of the payments system, the Riksbank considers that it needs to be possible to pay for essential goods using both cards offline and cash. In addition, the cash infrastructure needs to become less vulnerable.

Published: 10 March 2025