Although 7000 free-to-use 24/7 ATMs may well not be enough, this move by the French banks in many ways shames their UK counterparts.
The French banks know full well that ATMs are the only way of delivering convenient 24/7 cash services, in both urban and rural areas.
They also know that deposit facilities are vital to the French public and businesses, so the 7000 ATMs installed will accept cash ....