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Many low-income Americans are locked out of banking by account fees, which in turn locks them out of cashless payments. Cash gives them economic access and financial control, and a ban on cashless business will open up currently inaccessible goods and services.

How Cash Empowers the Unbanked

Research highlighting that ‘we can’t generalise across age groups’ shows that—while no group favours a cashless society—Baby Boomers and Gen Z are the most opposed, with privacy, security and inclusivity their key concerns.

70% of Gen Z are Against a Cashless Society, 80% of Baby Boomers Agree

For everyone working in cash, this year’s major event will be the Global Currency Forum, gathering experts from manufacturing, distribution, supply, banking and more to showcase best practices and innovations and discuss the industry’s present and future.

Global Currency Forum 2024

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This stat comes from the latest Global Payments Report by Worldpay, which says we are ‘entering an era defined not by technology, but by people… where choice is the main driver of the payments landscape.’ In this new era, ‘cash remains relevant amid economic uncertainty.’

Cash is used for 4% of POS payments in Norway

A new type of credit card fraud is on the rise in Japan, with victims finding illegal use continues even after they cancel the card. Part of the problem stems from transactions not being properly verified by card companies.

Cash Offers Security in the Land of the Rising Fraud

Germany’s preferred payment method is cash, says new research from EHI Retail Institute, being used for 58 percent of purchases and accounting for around 172 billion euros in spending.

Cash Dominates German Transactions

Whether you are looking to network, learn, or be inspired with best practice and new solutions to help accelerate industry innovation, the GCF 2024 in Muscat, Oman is the place to be!

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Cash is used for 25% of POS payments in Italy

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