cashless society

noun

a society in which purchases of goods or services are made by credit card or electronic funds transferral rather than with cash or checks.

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First recorded in 1970–75

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A cashless society also raises concerns about privacy and surveillance.

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Samantha also worries a cashless society could leave her more vulnerable to scams and theft - something she has already experienced.

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She said the UK was "not anywhere near" being a cashless society, with convenience stores planning to accept notes and coins for years.

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Bank notes can still be exciting in our increasingly cashless society.

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The move will allow pubs, casinos and slot venues to compete in an increasingly cashless society, ministers argue.

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