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May 1, 2026

EU introduces cash purchase limit: Will Serbia also introduce a 10,000 euro restriction?

In July 2027, the implementation of a European Union (EU) decision limiting cash payments to 10,000 euros begins.

EU introduces cash purchase limit: Will Serbia also introduce a 10,000 euro restriction?

TL;DR

  • The EU will implement a 10,000 euro limit on cash payments starting July 2027.
  • This regulation targets transactions involving legal entities (companies) to combat money laundering and terrorism financing.
  • Transactions between individuals are not subject to this limit.
  • Member states can impose lower cash payment limits.
  • The goal is to increase the traceability of transactions and reduce anonymous large payments.
  • Money laundering is a significant global problem, with estimates suggesting 2-5% of global GDP is laundered annually.
  • Serbia has a similar regulatory framework in place, with existing controls on large transactions and cash movement.
  • Experts suggest that while these measures make illicit activities harder, they do not eliminate them entirely.

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