In the emerging situation, at least in Finland and the other Nordic countries, obtaining cash has probably become more time consuming and difficult for customers who prefer to use it. The commercial case, apart from regulation, for maintaining facilities for distributing and receiving cash may vanish.
This sole right was legally granted to the South African Reserve Bank by the South African Parliament. As a quid pro quo, the Bank pays over a substantial portion of its profits to the government. In making sure that potential competitors end up in jail, the Bank co-operates closely with the South African Police Service.