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> I don't mind banks requiring it, I don't have to use that bank. What if all banks require it?

• _heimdall 1y ago
  Banks aren't required. Its ridiculously inconvenient today to not have a bank account, but you aren't required to have one.
  • Dylan16807 1y ago
    You should still be upset about it.
    • _heimdall 1y ago
      What does being upset about it solve? Companies can choose what product to offer and what customers to serve. I can choose what products I'm willing to spend my money and time on. My problem is when I am compelled to use something despite my opposition to it, such as the immigration app I mentioned being force to use under threat of being kicked out of the country.
  • ykonstant 1y ago
    They are required for salary payments in my country.
  • junaru 1y ago
    Cash salaries are banned in some European countries. You can't have any income without a bank account. Welcome to the dystopian future, enjoy your stay.
  • Freak_NL 1y ago
    They are required for just about everyone in a lot of countries. In the Netherlands a bank account is actually a right¹, and as far as the tax authority is concerned, required. 1: https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/intermediairs/content/schrijnende-situatie https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/intermedia...
  • type0 1y ago
    So so, housing isn't required and no one requires you to buy food either