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Not really, in the Netherlands prostitution is legal but sexworkers have a hard time getting bank accounts. The banks are wary of the connection to human traff
by apexalpha 10mo ago
Not really, in the Netherlands prostitution is legal but sexworkers have a hard time getting bank accounts.
The banks are wary of the connection to human trafficking and the obvious 99% cash transactions.
- isodev 10mo agoBecause their card providers are Visa/MasterCard who are known to have these limitations. Having a way to operate without them in the loop will certainly lift such limitations
- apexalpha 10mo agoNo it's mostly about anti-fraud and anti-money laundering obligations. It's a risk thing.
- isodev 10mo agoI don’t think so, banks would love for these transactions to move from cash to cards
- apexalpha 10mo agoThe Dutch Labour Union for Sexworkers says otherwise. They've been complaining about this for years: https://www.nu.nl/economie/6356783/sekswerkers-krijgen-lastig-een-bankrekening-dan-kan-mijn-klant-niet-pinnen.html https://www.nu.nl/economie/6356783/sekswerkers-krijgen-lasti...
- isodev 10mo agoYes, it's a similar situation here in Belgium. Even though they've gained labour status and protections by law, some banks are still being difficult for various reasons including risk due to historical associations with criminal activities. I'm not saying all will be well... but a major obstacle (payment processors imposing their own views on the topic) will be removed.