Cash Controls at EU Borders Regulation

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on controls on cash entering or leaving the Union and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1889/2005

Stage: In force
In force: In force since 2 Dec 2018 · CELEX 32018R1672
Procedure: Regulation
Last activity: 23 Oct 2018

1 act

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 1 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/723	Implementing · Regulation	Published

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This regulation strengthens controls on cash entering or leaving the EU, replacing 2005 rules. It expands the definition of cash to include prepaid cards, cheques, and gold, and requires declarations for amounts of €10,000 or more. Affected parties include travelers, financial institutions, and customs authorities. The regulation is now in force, adopted by the European Parliament and Council.

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