Digital Payments vs Cash Payments: What's the Trend in Your Area?

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orbit365Member
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#1Aug 26, 2018, 06:45 AM
Lately I've been noticing something in my area. Feels like cash payments are on the decline. I find myself using digital methods more and more, like scanning QR codes. It's wild how quickly it seems to have taken over.
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#2Aug 26, 2018, 09:52 AM
Totally agree, digital payments are clearly taking over everywhere. I mean, who wants to carry cash around anyway? Digital payments have so many advantages, like less risk for big transactions and easier tax monitoring for the government.
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pixel404Newbie
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#3Aug 26, 2018, 02:56 PM
For sure, it's all about convenience now. Even small shops around here are starting to accept digital payments. Cash is becoming less common, but I still see some people holding onto it.
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0xGasMember
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#4Aug 26, 2018, 07:07 PM
Cash and digital both have their place, though. Some folks in my neighborhood just don’t trust digital payments yet, prefer cash for that reason. But yeah, digital is just so much easier for quick transactions.
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CalmS4tFull Member
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#5Aug 26, 2018, 10:18 PM
Exactly, cash is mostly for small stuff now. Like getting groceries or a quick taxi ride. With cash withdrawal limits in place, it’s no wonder everyone's going digital.
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mr_apeNewbie
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#6Aug 27, 2018, 02:56 AM
Last time I used cash? Can’t even remember. Everything's been digital for ages. Even taxis can be paid for with an app these days.
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1t5_satNewbie
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#7Aug 27, 2018, 04:51 AM
I think we're halfway there in terms of adopting digital payments. Some small businesses still rely on cash, but it’s shifting. Digital payment apps are everywhere now.
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alt_foxNewbie
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#8Aug 27, 2018, 10:12 AM
Honestly, it's a global trend. Digital payments are here to stay. But I doubt cash will disappear entirely. A lot of people still can’t deal with smartphones or the internet.
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#9Aug 27, 2018, 10:57 AM
In my small town, cash is still king. Most of the older folks are set in their ways. Digital payments? Not happening anytime soon.
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0xHodlerMember
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#10Aug 27, 2018, 12:33 PM
We're slowly moving towards a cashless society. The adoption rates are surprising. I even see less educated people using their phones to pay!
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#11Aug 27, 2018, 06:34 PM
Not just your area, it's happening everywhere. There are even shops refusing cash payments now. It’s all about security and speed.
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basedbyteNewbie
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#12Aug 27, 2018, 07:14 PM
In my country, high inflation makes carrying cash impractical. Digital payments are just easier for everyone, especially for big purchases.
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greg2015Legendary
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#13Aug 27, 2018, 07:41 PM
Cash still has a stronghold in many areas, like Japan. Not everyone is ready to embrace digital payments yet.
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boss777Senior Member
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#14Aug 27, 2018, 11:57 PM
Technology is pushing us cashless. Running a cash-based operation is becoming hard for many businesses now.
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alt_forkMember
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#15Aug 28, 2018, 03:26 AM
Older generations still struggle with cashless systems. They dominate in many places, but I see a rise in QR payments.
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bull100Senior Member
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#16Aug 28, 2018, 06:52 AM
Digital payments are everywhere now. Government regulations are pushing for it too, with limits on cash transactions.
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bridge_2014Senior Member
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#17Aug 28, 2018, 09:10 AM
During the pandemic, everyone switched to digital to avoid contact. But now, some places are going back to cash.
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dave.forkMember
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#18Aug 28, 2018, 02:11 PM
Card payments are common here, but cash is still very much appreciated. Tax evasion is a big reason people keep using cash.
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CalmByteMember
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#19Aug 28, 2018, 03:21 PM
Digital payments are super convenient but I can't say which one is more dominant. Both seem to coexist pretty well.
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SilentBearFull Member
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#20Aug 28, 2018, 08:31 PM
It really depends on what you do. If you're getting paid digitally, you probably prefer to spend that way too.
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