LINK is the UK's cash machine network. A not-for-profit company and working in the public interest, we make sure everyone in the UK has good access to cash.https://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mvaia7msu22aDramatic footage of a #ATM raid in Halstead. The damage and disruption from this sort of attack is obvious, as well as the impact on locals' #accesstocash until it is all repaired. If you saw anything please contact the police or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1619585/brazen-theft-of-atm-from-funeral-home-in-uk/11 Sep 2026 11:40 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvaia7msu22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mva6szjtms2eI know Henley quite well and this is a great location for a banking hub. Right in the town centre on the main square (where most of the banks used to be TBH). Well done Cash Access UK for securing the site. https://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/709186/new-henley-banking-hub-is-set-for-temporary-home-at-library.html11 Sep 2026 08:51 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mva6szjtms2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mtlqt5a2j22m21 Aug 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlqt5a2j22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mtlbv27tvc2zAs in the UK, the value of banknotes in circulation in the EU has risen from €1bn in 2016 to €1.6bn. People being advised to keep a store of #cash for contingency is being blamed. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/21/anxiety-over-war-wildfires-and-cyber-attacks-leads-to-growth-in-cash-stocks-in-eu21 Aug 2026 07:55 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlbv27tvc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mtgbav4uk22pThe rate of decline for cash use is slowing, according to UK Finance. LINK's Nick Quin , noting that "millions still rely on cash day in, day out." and "people on lower incomes rely more heavily or entirely on cash to budget" https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7l9en2qrjo19 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgbav4uk22phttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mssrgosmhc2gHot weather, summer holidays, sporting events and improving economic sentiment seems to be driving a modest recovery in consumer spending with people spending more on socialising, domestic travel and entertainment. Yesterday's LINK ATM withdrawal values down 1% YOY. #AccessToCash11 Aug 2026 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssrgosmhc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3msifwevwdc2l07 Aug 2026 11:04 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msifwevwdc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3msg5aswfq223A brazen attack on an #ATM and with a Cash Pay-out stolen. The damage and risk to passers-by caused by this sort of attack is obvious. If you know or saw anything please contact the police or Crimestoppers Trust on 0800 555 111 #accesstocash https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/06/masked-thieves-service-station-in-cash-point-raid/06 Aug 2026 13:24 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msg5aswfq223https://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3msfupqqv2k2a06 Aug 2026 10:51 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfupqqv2k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3msfniq33lk2w"Cash is King" at the Gardeners in Loughton.06 Aug 2026 08:42 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfniq33lk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3msdo2iazls2tHow LINK #ATM transactions are changing over the years05 Aug 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdo2iazls2thttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3msay45rkak23Compared to the closest equivalent day, yesterday’s LINK Scheme Ltd #ATM values were up by 4%, volumes up by 1%. A very rare move into positive territory for volumes, in fact the first not related to a bank holiday since January. #accesstocash04 Aug 2026 12:08 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msay45rkak23https://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mrx735zsas2iVery unusual for #ATM withdrawal values to fall more than volumes (-12% vs -11%) but yesterday was the last day of the month in 2025. 2024’s figures were distorted by the 31st being Wednesday, see chart below. #accesstocash31 Jul 2026 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrx735zsas2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mru2ndsopc2a#ATM attacks cause damage, loss and disrupt peoples' #accesstocash. If you know anything or recognise anyone in the CCTV images please contact the police or Crimestoppers Trust on 0800 555 111 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c934kq15np0o30 Jul 2026 08:49 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mru2ndsopc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mrmv6qas5225Friday saw the largest year-on-year fall in volumes of July so far (-10%), reversing the recent trend for smaller reductions. This was down to the month end, in 2025 it was the last Friday of the month, payday for many, but this year they will have to wait until the end of this week.27 Jul 2026 12:23 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmv6qas5225https://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mrfgwdue6225#Cash_acceptance is a global issue. In Australia, major supermarkets and gas stations must now accept #cash for AU$500 or less, 7am - 9pm. In the UK, not an imposition as they all still accept cash. Some odd exclusions, eg pharmacies. #accesstocash https://www.choice.com.au/shopping/consumer-rights-and-advice/your-rights/articles/where-you-now-have-the-legal-right-to-use-cash24 Jul 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfgwdue6225https://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mrez3uunjk2cA mixed picture, but for Alan at The Trumpet pub, which offers a 5% cash discount, “For me it’s a bit of a no brainer to keep it. Cash is still good, if the bank went down tomorrow, you have no way of paying.” https://www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/23072026-cash-is-king-is-cash-making-a-comeback24 Jul 2026 09:11 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrez3uunjk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mr5pjoqhxc2lCompared to the closest equivalent day in 2025, yesterday’s LINK Scheme Ltd's #ATM withdrawal values were down 3%, total volumes down by 6%. June so far is down 6.9% for volumes (YTD -9.4%) vales -3.6% (YTD) 4.7%. The good weather making a difference? #accesstocash21 Jul 2026 11:32 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5pjoqhxc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mr3lwscbxk2q"Droitwich cashless duck feeder used 2,245 times in a year" Frankly this seems a very high number, but I guess the ducks find it easier to hold a card, compared to fiddling around with notes and coin. Click here for the full story https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/26289158.droitwich-cashless-duck-feeder-used-2-245-times-year/20 Jul 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3lwscbxk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mr3b2rr6gs2fAfter all the excitement of the World Cup, the final week saw LINK #ATM volumes closer to last year's than any week this year so far, down -5.6% #accesstocash20 Jul 2026 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3b2rr6gs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mr2x3w43ks2fNice to see the #ATM working again after a raid. These attacks can really affect local communities' #accesstocash so if you ever see anything suspicious always contact the police of Crimestoppers Trust where you can give information anonymously. https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/26292503.atm-previously-raided-thieves-returns-llangollen/20 Jul 2026 09:09 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2x3w43ks2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mqtqmwgrec2yYesterday had a very unusual #ATM totals as vols were the same as Wed’s. This is v rare; they normally increase. The #World_Cup may to blame as fans took out more #cash beforehand but still had some left over, perhaps because there wasn’t as much celebration as they’d hoped for..... 😧 #accesstocash17 Jul 2026 12:25 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtqmwgrec2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mqqw5gmslc2bGreat news as Henley-on-Thames gets a banking hub. LINK's Chris Ashton "While more people bank and pay digitally, many people still rely on #cash and face-to-face banking. It will be a huge boost for the local community.” #protectingaccesstocash https://www.henleyherald.com/2026/07/15/henley-to-get-new-banking-hub/16 Jul 2026 09:25 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqqw5gmslc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mqqvofona22b#ATM crime is not victimless, it impacts local communities and the picture shows just how much damage can be caused. If you know or saw anything, please contact the police or Crimestoppers Trust where you can give information completely anonymously #accesstocash https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3eyelg922wo16 Jul 2026 09:17 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqqvofona22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mqqvmwoghk2b#ATM crime is not victimless, it impacts local communities and the picture shows just how much damage can be caused. If you know or saw anything, please contact the police or Crimestoppers Trust where you can give information completely anonymously #accesstocash https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3eyelg922wo16 Jul 2026 09:16 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqqvmwoghk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mqol7yx7622dAs the countdown to tonight's crucial England game kicks off, read what it means for #cash https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cashing-before-kick-off-graham-mott-4a6qe/?trackingId=HbnVmi2Wvw8QZ2wCMeFOGQ%3D%3D15 Jul 2026 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqol7yx7622dhttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mqjtxpcbck22Read all the latest #ATM stats. Saturday’s withdrawal values of £220 million were £8m more than we might have expected. This suggests some people took out extra cash for the England game; good news for pubs, clubs etc ahead of Wednesday's semi-final #accesstocash #worldcup2026 www.link.co.uk/#data https://www.link.co.uk/#data13 Jul 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjtxpcbck22https://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mq7actxbbs2jGreat to see Dr Chris Ashton, LINK's Chief Commercial Officer talking about our longstanding work supporting #accesstocash to the Scottish Affairs Committee. LINK Scheme Ltd having assessed over 230 locations and recommended 33 banking hubs in Scotland alone.09 Jul 2026 08:39 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7actxbbs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mpxqv4o44k25Attacks on #ATMs cause damage and disruption and impact consumers' #accesstocash. If you know or saw anything please contact the police or Crimestoppers Trust where information can be given completely anonymously. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjdg8v7dgl2o06 Jul 2026 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxqv4o44k25https://bsky.app/profile/link-atm-scheme.bsky.social/post/3mpli6ywfks2mHow year to end June LINK #ATM volumes have changed in recent years. Interestingly 2026 to date is the same as pre-COVID 2019's. #accesstocash01 Jul 2026 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:rjs4zu6gvrtrz3f4vmgjo6f2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpli6ywfks2m