As the world moves toward the death of cash, Spain’s central bank has one piece of advice: keep 70 euros at home

The Bank of Spain advises keeping €70–€100 in cash per person at home as a backup.

The guidance follows Spain’s April 2025 blackout and several Redsys payment outages.

It aligns with recommendations from other European central banks, including the ECB.

The move underscores cash’s role in payment resilience and financial inclusion.