Law confirms shopkeepers cannot refuse cash payments

Belgian shops, cafes and restaurants can not refuse cash payments, even if, for a few years, some restaurants, food trucks and thrift shops including Episode have only accepted cards.

Belgian government calls for changes to planned ATM locations

The Belgian government has criticised a plan by the country’s four major banks to install more cash dispensers (ATMs), saying it falls short of addressing citizens’ needs.

Banks promise more cash machines will open across Belgium

More cash machines, or ATMs, will open across Belgium as the country’s major banks have pledged to accelerate the rollout of new “neutral” cash dispensers.

Belgium’s cash machines disappearing at lightning speed

Belgium is continuing to lose its cash machines at a frightening rate, according to figures gathered by L’Echo and De Tijd newspapers.