Aussies have flocked to ATMs all over the country to withdraw thousands of dollars in cash as part of a massive awareness campaign against card payments.
The Cash is King Australia Facebook group promoted the unofficial Cash Out Day to their 27,000+ followers, calling on anti-card activists to withdraw from bank branches or machines.
“Cash out tomorrow June 14th,” the group wrote to its followers on Thursday night.
“Bank branch or ATM, get it out, use it don’t lose it.”
The rallying call resulted in dozens of posts in support as people showed off their withdrawals.
A post on the Cash is King Facebook group urging people to withdraw cash on June 14. Picture: Supplied / Facebook
“Just got some cash out this morning in Sydney CBD. Let them know that we won’t let them take cash away!” One user wrote, accompanied with a photo of multiple $50 notes being withdrawn from an ATM.
Another replied: “Awesome! It’s great to see people standing up for their right to use cash in Sydney CBD. Let’s keep fighting for our financial freedom!”
Some bragged about withdrawing thousands of dollars while others urged people to “use it or lose it”.
One woman revealed how she took part but panicked when she tried to withdraw again.
