The warning to its citizens to keep money their home is addressed by the Netherlands The risk of a possible crisis, analogous to the one who “paralyzed” the financial transactions in Spain and Portugal in April.
Following the massive blackouts of April in the two Iberian countries, the Netherlands invites families to hide under the mattress, enough for at least three days in the event of a need or “paralysis” of digital markets.
As stated in Politicothe Dutch government advises citizens to keep in a stable currency, at least 70 euros per adult, and 30 euros per child, if electronic payment systems have problems.
OR Central Bank of the Netherlands He expressed concerns about the threat of cyberattacks, a growing risk, given the ever -more difficult geopolitical situation in the European region and the Middle East, as a reason for consumers to remain prepared.
In April, a power outage at Spain and Portugal caused – even for a while – serious problems in electronic payment systems.
Cash committed should be sufficient to cover “The minimum expenses for a 72 -hour period, such as water, food, medicines and travel”.
As far as traders are concerned, they should have alternative payment systems, as scanning QR codesif the terminals of the sales points do not work.