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> the french example is a bit beyond ridiculous Considering how cheques are usually welcomed in France, I strongly disagree with you. And, if a normal cheque i
by pif 10y ago
> the french example is a bit beyond ridiculous
Considering how cheques are usually welcomed in France, I strongly disagree with you. And, if a normal cheque isn't accepted, you can step into your bank and ask a bank-cheque, which is the top. Sure, you have to go to the bank, but it's just for big payments, so not that often.
- gravypod 10y agoWhat does that regulation stop other then people not using bank accounts? How could this possibly stop any real crime? Is there example usages of this law? I've bought computer hardware here that totaled more then 1k when k was setting up a few services. How would that even work since it was online in France?
- pif 10y ago> What does that regulation stop other then people not using bank accounts? In France, if you don't have a bank account, you don't exist :-) Seriously, everybody just assumes you have a bank account. Otherwise, it looks fishy. > How could this possibly stop any real crime? Directly: hold-up is pointless with no cash. Cheques are useless and credit cards can be easily blocked. Indirectly: the whole point of banning cash is to prevent untraceable financial transactions from being performed. This is supposed to be annoying for criminal activities. > How would that even work since it was online in France? I'm not sure I got your question. Please keep in mind that the threshold is on _cash_ transactions, not on every transaction. As far as it is traceable, no amount is forbidden.