• CBDC will complement cash, not replace it.
  • It will be issued in existing currency denominations.
  • It will be distributed through banks.
  • Payments would be faster and easier without settlement delays.
  • It offers an efficient, trusted, and regulated payment option.
  • It can lead to higher seigniorage due to lower printing/distribution costs.
  • It offers features of physical cash like trust, safety, and settlement.
  • It can strengthen the operating framework of monetary policy.