Cash still matters. In today’s digital payments age, cash transactions remain vital for many businesses, across many industry verticals.According to the European Central Bank, cash was used for 59% of point-of-sale transactions in 2022, despite a continuing decline in overall market share versus electronic payments.This is evidenced further by the Bank for International Settlements, which maintains digital payments have not yet fully overtaken cash. Public ...

Money is an essential part of everyday life, enabling us to trade, save, invest, and measure value. But what exactly is money and why does it hold such importance?In this article, we’ll explore what money is, its key functions, and why it matters so much in modern society.The Definition of MoneyMoney is the lifeblood of the economy, acting as the universal tool that powers every ...

Money has come a long way from the days of bartering and livestock exchanges to the complex digital economies we see today. The concept of money, in its various forms, has shaped societies, economies and the way we live. But who exactly invented money, and how did it evolve into the currency we use today? From the ancient use of commodity money like cattle and ...

The current $20 dollar bill features a portrait of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, who served two terms in the White House from 1829 to 1837. The United States $20 dollar bill is one of the most commonly used denominations in U.S. currency. But have you ever wondered why they were chosen? Let’s look back in history and the significance ...

The number of payments made using physical cash has risen for the first time in a decade, with a 7% increase compared to 2022 figures, according to UK Finance. This is a clear signal to finance directors that cash is still an important part of daily life for both businesses and consumers when paying for certain products and services. A world without cash is ...

Many companies are trying to wean their customers away from cash payments, but some are fighting against this loss of choice. In fact, 2023 saw the use of cash increase for the second year in a row according to figures from the Nationwide Building Society in the UK. Cash seems to have a stronghold for particular types of transactions, such as bus fare payments. ...

The short answer is no, Scottish bank notes are not legal tender in England, or even in Scotland for that matter. Legal tender refers to money that can be accepted as payment for a debt. The HM Treasury defines legal tender in England and Wales as Bank of England notes, while in Scotland, no banknotes (not even those issued by the Scottish economy) have ...

Just as some people were about to pronounce the death of cash – it looks like it is making a comeback. In 2023, cash use in the UK increased for a second year running, after a decade of decline. There is now also a movement being championed by UK media and involving politicians to recognise the continuing relevance of cash - and even protect access ...

Cash has been around for over 5,000 years, with the first coins being used in China around 770 BC. Today, cash remains a fundamental aspect of daily life for many consumers, offering a tangible and universally accepted form of payment. In Spain, as in many other European countries, the role of cash for retail payments has evolved in response to new technology and changing consumer ...

Digital payment methods are gaining in popularity in Germany, but the country is unusual among its European neighbours. Cash is still the dominant payment method and is used for 58% of everyday transactions when paying for both goods and services. Debit cards are the second most popular method of payment.In this article, we explore the reasons and cultural preferences for continued cash usage in Germany ...