The Riksbank's responsibility for cash
Published: 10 March 2025
According to the Sveriges Riksbank Act, the Riksbank must operate at least five banknote depots at various sites throughout the country. This is a significant increase, as previously there was only one depot. Since 1 January 2023, the Riksbank has operated depots in Märsta, Jönköping and Umeå. By 1 January 2026, the Riksbank will have opened two more depots, one of which will be in the northern county of either Jämtland or Västernorrland. Having such stocks of cash in more locations across the country reduces both the costs for companies and the risk that cash would be difficult to use in the event of a disruption. The Riksbank is reviewing further measures to support the distribution of cash throughout the country.
According to the Act, the Riksbank shall also monitor, analyse and, if necessary, coordinate cash management in Sweden. Under the Act, a company that conducts operations affecting the availability of cash in Sweden shall inform the Riksbank if it intends to cease these operations. The Riksbank plans to draw up regulations during 2025 that clarify this obligation to inform with regard to, for instance, requirements for when the information shall be submitted and what it should contain.