UK lockdown has led to a 60% fall in the number of cash withdrawals
Coronavirus will hasten the decline in the use of cash as people make a long-term switch to digital payments, experts say. The lockdown has led to a 60% fall in the number of withdrawals from cash machines. Payment card use has risen with online shopping, particularly for groceries. Experts say the long-term future of cash could be at risk
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