Is it better to go cashless?

If you're carrying cash, there's no way to track where it went or who might be spending it, making it risky to carry money around. However, cashless payment methods allow you and the proper authorities to quickly track, dispute and freeze fraudulent transactions or stop them from even occurring.



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Cashless payment modes may create dependence for both consumers and businesses. Consumers may become reliant on technology or intermediaries that facilitate cashless payments. They may also lose control or awareness of their spending or saving habits if they do not use cash as a tangible reminder or limit.

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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.

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Cons of paying with cash: Cash is less secure than a credit card. Unlike credit cards, if you lose physical money or have it stolen, there's no way to recover your losses. Less Convenient. You can't always use cash as a payment method.

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