Why we should not go cashless?
Why we should not go cashless? The Drawbacks of a Cashless Society Without cash, we would be forced to leave a record of everything we buy. While this may not bother some, there are many who worry that governments and/or corporations could use our purchasing histories as a way to track us, monitor us, and even intimidate us.
Is America going cashless?
Two-fifths of Americans used no cash in 2022 (Source: Pew Research) 11% of US adults have completely stopped using cash, up from 5% five years ago (Source: Gallup) The average number of cash payments fell from 26% in 2019 to 20% in 2021 (Source: Federal Reserve)
Which country is cash free?
Sweden. Sweden was the first European country to issue banknotes. Ironically, it looks to be one of the first to get rid of them. Sweden's move to a cashless society is encouraged by law and in Sweden, a merchant can legally refuse cash payments.