zlacker

> I don't mind banks requiring it, I don't have to use that bank.

What if all banks require it?

>>bakugo+(OP)
Banks aren't required. Its ridiculously inconvenient today to not have a bank account, but you aren't required to have one.

>>_heimd+n
You should still be upset about it.

>>Dylan1+x7
What does being upset about it solve?

Companies can choose what product to offer and what customers to serve. I can choose what products I'm willing to spend my money and time on.

My problem is when I am compelled to use something despite my opposition to it, such as the immigration app I mentioned being force to use under threat of being kicked out of the country.

>>_heimd+n
They are required for salary payments in my country.

>>_heimd+n
Cash salaries are banned in some European countries. You can't have any income without a bank account. Welcome to the dystopian future, enjoy your stay.

>>_heimd+n
They are required for just about everyone in a lot of countries. In the Netherlands a bank account is actually a right¹, and as far as the tax authority is concerned, required.

1: https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/intermedia...

>>_heimd+n
So so, housing isn't required and no one requires you to buy food either