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The Compound Cash Value Index reveals the economic, social, and psychological value of cash—from crisis resilience to privacy, inclusion, and national security.

Measuring What Really Matters: Inside the Compound Cash Value Index

Why the First Lessons of Money Must Be Taught in Cash

Research from Europe shows that children understand value and budgeting more clearly when they handle physical money. Cash gives them visible limits and emotional cues digital payments erase.

The ATMIA Europe & Emerging Markets Summit 2025 in London spotlights the future of cash and financial inclusion. Industry leaders, regulators, and innovators will explore AI-powered ATMs, payment choice, and global collaboration, proving why cash remains vital in a digital-first age.

ATMIA London Summit Shines a Light on Cash and Choice

<div class="rich-text"><p data-block-key="lroi3">Cash is used for 22% of POS payments in Chile</p></div>

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 22% of POS payments in Chile

<div class="rich-text"><p data-block-key="v4u3e">Physical cash builds financial literacy from early childhood to adulthood. This episode explores how cash strengthens budgeting, value perception and inclusion.</p></div>

Podcast | Cash, Childhood, and the Real Value of Money: Why Physical Cash Is Essential for Financial Skills

Physical cash builds financial literacy from early childhood to adulthood. This episode explores how cash strengthens budgeting, value perception and inclusion.

New 2024 data confirms cash use is stable and essential for financial inclusion. Cash transactions are crucial for seniors (26.3% share), low-income individuals (30.6% share), and rural areas.

Proof of Resilience: Why Cash Remains an Essential Payment Tool in Canada

Cash Is the First Teacher of Money: What the White Paper Reveals About Financial Literacy Today

The new white paper shows why cash remains essential for financial competence. From childhood learning to adult resilience, physical money strengthens skills digital systems cannot teach.

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

<div class="rich-text"><p data-block-key="lroi3">Cash is used for 22% of POS payments in Brazil</p></div>

Cash is used for 22% of POS payments in Brazil

Bank of Canada data reveals cash’s lasting strength: stable use, broad acceptance, and essential access for millions across income, age, and geography.

Why 79% of Canadians Refuse to Go Cashless

White Paper "Virtually Irreplaceable: Cash as Public Infrastructure"

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