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Cash news & trends
What's changing in the world of cash and payments, country by country.
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Sweden inches closer to a fully cashless society by 2030
Sweden's central bank reports cash transactions now account for a small share of all retail payments, continuing a decade-long decline.
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Japan remains one of the most cash-dependent economies in the developed world
Despite growth in digital payment adoption, a majority of transactions in Japan are still conducted using physical yen notes and coins.
Policy
EU advances rules protecting consumers' right to pay in cash
European policymakers continue work on legislation reinforcing euro banknotes and coins as legal tender across the eurozone, responding to concerns about businesses refusing cash.