I've witnessed the same situations in France. Many people i know don't have a bank account, have a negative balance due to bank shenanigans, can't pay online wi

I've witnessed the same situations in France. Many people i know don't have a bank account, have a negative balance due to bank shenanigans, can't pay online with their cards... or on the other side of the spectrum, asylum seekers credit cards can't withdraw cash and have to be used in approved venues (eg. supermarkets). Just my two cents to point out that this is in no way specific to a region or specific bank/government. This is a widespread problem when we let government/banks have control over our lives and means of survival.