Federal Council adopts report on acceptance of cash in Switzerland
Bern, 9.12.2022 - During its meeting on 9 December 2022, the Federal Council adopted the report "The acceptance of cash in Switzerland", which was prepared in response to postulate 18.4399 from National Councillor Prisca Birrer-Heimo. Cash performs important functions for the economy and society, and the Federal Council therefore considers it necessary to monitor developments in the cash domain closely. However, it rejected the postulate's suggestion of making the acceptance of cash mandatory. This would be a significant encroachment on the freedom of contract and the fundamental right of economic freedom.