Minimum Service Obligation (High Street Cashpoints) Bill

A Bill to require banks to provide cash machines to be made available on designated streets; to enable local authorities to designate streets that require cash machines in towns of more than 5,000 residents; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

22 March 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would set a minimum service obligation requiring banks to provide cash machines on designated streets. It also lets local authorities designate streets in towns with more than 5,000 residents as needing accessible cashpoints, with the aim of boosting access to cash across smaller towns.

Key Points

Creates a minimum service obligation for banks to provide cash machines on designated streets.
Empowers local authorities to designate streets in towns with populations over 5,000 as requiring cash machines.
Outlines a framework for identifying designated streets and implementing the provision (and related measures).
Includes connected purposes to support implementation and enforcement arrangements.

Progress

The bill is currently at Second Reading in the House of Commons, meaning it has not yet progressed to Committee stage or beyond.

Who is affected?

Banks and cash machine operatorsLocal authorities/councilsResidents and visitors in towns with more than 5,000 residents who rely on cashBusinesses on designated streets

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Minimum Service Obligation (High Street Cashpoints)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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