Most poll readers were against the transition, with one saying: 'This is another step closer to being a big brother society.'
is likely to decline further, and cash itself will become less usable in everyday transactions. The mass shift away from physical cash to electronic payments has been very clear and is set to continue."
The move away from physical currency has created concern among campaigners, with Dennis Reed, director of the Silver Voices over-60s campaign group, saying the group gets 'regular reports' from members 'finding it difficult to access and spend cash'. Dennis said it is 'another isolating factor' for older people and is of 'great concern'; The BoE said it would continue to issue cash 'as long as there is any demand for it'.
Most poll readers were against the transition, and username seanc9292 said:"This is another step closer to being a big brother society."Username leeston said:"Implications on freedom don't bare thinking about. No way." Username Laurie366 said:"Even though cards have proved very useful, even for small amounts, there are times cash is still needed."Username codie said:"I can't remember the last time I used cash to buy something."
Do you think we're moving to a cashless society? Would you welcome it? Let us know in the comments below.
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