Where did the ATMs go? The fight for cash in Austria!

Fewer ATMs in Austria: causes, trends and new possibilities such as cash withdrawals in the supermarket.
Fewer ATMs in Austria: causes, trends and new possibilities such as cash withdrawals in the supermarket. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

Where did the ATMs go? The fight for cash in Austria!

cash is trendy, but the search for this is a challenge for many Austrians! Fewer and fewer ATMs can be found in the cities, which ensures frustrated citizens. In Klagenfurt or even in the middle of Vienna, many despair in search of a machine. You can still find some of them, but the disappointment is often great: if they are empty or demand high fees. Why do the ATMs disappear and why is the topic of cash in Austria so emotionally discussed? These and similar questions arise more and more people, such as krone.at reported.

alternative ways to cash

However, there is a practical solution: withdrawing cash directly at the supermarket fund! With the right credit cards, such as the TF Mastercard Gold, customers can not only be able to take off in their purchases, but also withdraw cash without the stress of a search for automation. In many supermarkets and drugstores, including Billa, Hofer and Lidl, people can lift up to 200 euros at the cash register so quickly and easily. Without long waiting times or additional ways! tfank.at emphasizes the advantages of this service: time savings and flexibility are only a few of them, and the service is often free of charge, depending on the card fees. A win-win situation for retail chain and customer!

Nevertheless, the question remains: Why these trends? The decline in ATMs makes it clear that the money economy is changing, and more and more people are using digital payment methods. But the fearful discussion about the loss of cash remains present in Austrian society. A deeply rooted slope of coins and seems, combined with the challenges of the modern payment world, ensures a area of ​​tension. In view of these developments, it remains to be seen where the journey is going - one thing is certain: Austria's love for cash will not fade so quickly.

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OrtKlagenfurt, Österreich
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