Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China has imposed economic penalties on two entities for refusing to accept cash payments, emphasizing the importance of cash as a legal tender and its role in supporting the real economy and financial stability [1][3]. Group 1: Penalties Imposed - Jiangsu Urban Space Operation Management Co., Ltd. received a warning and a fine of 20,000 yuan for refusing cash payments for parking fees, with the responsible manager fined 2,000 yuan [1]. - China Pacific Insurance Co., Ltd.'s Ningbo Beilun branch was fined 30,000 yuan for refusing cash payments for insurance services, with the responsible manager fined 8,000 yuan [1]. Group 2: Regulations on Cash Payments - The newly established "Regulations on Cash Payment and Service" will be implemented to ensure cash payment acceptance in various scenarios, including face-to-face services and online transactions completed offline [2]. - Entities using self-service models must clearly indicate payment methods and cash acceptance policies, while fully respecting the public's right to know and choose payment options [2]. Group 3: Banking Sector Requirements - Financial institutions are required to provide cash deposit and withdrawal services at their branches and ensure that the layout of ATMs meets the needs of different customer groups [3]. - Banks must also manage cash circulation properly to prevent the distribution of unfit currency and support cash acceptance when acting as payment agents [3].
央行对两家拒收人民币现金单位作出处罚