Is a cashless society a good idea? by Yurena Ornad

2025-01-31 12:31:58 UTC

If you go on the street with cash, is more probably to be robbed.

2025-01-31 12:34:08 UTC

If you pay with card you are constantly lookinfg for the money that you spend.

If banks went down and we paid with mobile phones, we wouldn't be able to pay. We can't buy anything.

jandrescon — 2025-01-31 21:26:23 UTC

Better hygiene because you don't have the necessity of touch the money that other people used

jandrescon — 2025-01-31 21:29:06 UTC

xdezaferna — 2025-02-01 10:34:52 UTC

If you pay by card, it won't be necessary to carry cash, so it's more difficult to lose it or forget it at home.

xdezaferna — 2025-02-01 10:37:41 UTC

Without cash, children will not receive money for their birthday or for Christmas because they don't have a card.

If you pay by card you can pay faster passing the card and not losing time searching the cash in your wallet

iullateher — 2025-02-01 11:42:36 UTC

If you just carry your card you can't pay in everywhere because there are many shops that don't accept card

iullateher — 2025-02-01 11:43:40 UTC

If you don't have cash, you can not lose it in the street

marregusol — 2025-02-01 12:03:05 UTC

If there is no cash, most grandparents won't be able to pay anything

marregusol — 2025-02-01 12:04:01 UTC

If you pay by card or mobile phone, it will be easier to control your spendings as you can check a history of your purchases.

cvidorrjim — 2025-02-01 12:42:19 UTC

If you only payed in a digital way, your bank account could be hacked and you could lose your money in the hands of criminals.

cvidorrjim — 2025-02-01 12:51:55 UTC

If we pay by card or phone, it will be easier thanks to different tools that allow us to have everything at hand and that allow us to control our money'.

ibetancseg — 2025-02-01 13:06:24 UTC

mcampocamp1 — 2025-02-01 13:18:31 UTC

You'll depend entirely on your bank, which means that, if the bank falls, you will do it too.

mcampocamp1 — 2025-02-01 13:24:52 UTC

The use of cards will cut down the robberies as robbers won't want to rob something that could be traced by banks. As a result, security on the streets will increase.

If you only pay by card, there may be places that only take cash.

ibetancseg — 2025-02-01 14:26:40 UTC

A cashless society reduces crime since there’s no physical cash to steal, making theft,more difficult.

2025-02-01 16:58:52 UTC

A cashless society could make everyday activities like tipping service workers, or donating to street performers and homeless people impossible.

2025-02-01 16:59:55 UTC

If digital payment systems fail, people won't be able to buy anything

2025-02-01 17:35:09 UTC

A cashless society is more environmentally friendly because it reduces the need for paper money production and coin manufacturing

2025-02-01 17:37:59 UTC

csanjuader1 — 2025-02-01 18:44:56 UTC

Digital transactions are faster and more efficient than handling cash. Paying by reduces long queues at banks.

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csanjuader1 — 2025-02-01 18:45:57 UTC

Digital payments leave a record, reducing tax evasion. This also helps governments to track financial activities for better economic policies.

csanjuader1 — 2025-02-01 18:47:17 UTC

If cash is eliminated, governments or banks could freeze accounts or control financial access. This raises concerns about financial freedom.

2025-02-02 09:19:32 UTC

A cashless society is more efficient and convenient, with quicker transactions and better security through digital payments, reducing theft risk.

2025-02-02 09:21:32 UTC

It could exclude vulnerable groups without access to digital services and raise privacy concerns, as every transaction would be tracked.

2025-02-02 12:09:17 UTC

you would spend more with a card than with cash because you don't realize how much you're spending as it isn't the same as counting cash

2025-02-02 12:18:12 UTC

If you pay by card, you don't need to worry about having change becasue a card payments are exact.

2025-02-02 12:45:28 UTC

If you pay by card it will be more difficult for money to be robbed.

2025-02-02 12:46:36 UTC

If you pay by card in strange websites it is more possible to be scammed.

2025-02-02 16:15:14 UTC

Paying with a card or mobile phone is much easier and more convenient than carrying coins or bills

2025-02-02 16:18:44 UTC

It is much easier to be scammed and if they manage to access your bank account, you can lose a lot of money.

csanchegra1 — 2025-02-02 17:48:01 UTC

Paying by card is safer because the information and details of cards and bank accounts are highly protected. A password, fingerprint or facial recognition is needed to make payments. Consequently, stealing is more difficult.

csanchegra1 — 2025-02-02 17:56:11 UTC

A cashless society can cause a serious enviromental impact because digital payments systems consume a lot of energy to work.

2025-02-02 21:47:58 UTC

Cross-border payments become quicker and more efficient without the need for currency exchange or cash handling.

2025-02-02 21:50:14 UTC

If digital payments fail, having cash helps people keep buying what they need.

2025-02-02 21:51:12 UTC

If digital payments fail, having cash helps people keep buying what they need.

mahedofont — 2025-02-02 22:03:40 UTC

If you pay by card, all your payments can be registered

mahedofont — 2025-02-02 22:07:05 UTC

If you pay by card, it is easier spend more money without realizing it

preinalali1 — 2025-02-02 22:22:30 UTC

Paying with a card allows you to check your expenses more easily and manage your budget better.

preinalali1 — 2025-02-02 22:25:52 UTC

Using only digital payments can be dangerous because technical problems or hackers might stop you from getting your money.

Reduced Crime and Fraud

machaou — 2025-02-03 09:12:24 UTC

Eliminating physical cash reduces theft, money laundering, and illicit transactions. Digital payments leave a traceable record, making it harder for criminals to operate.

Convenience nd Efficiency

machaou — 2025-02-03 09:13:38 UTC

Digital transactions are faster and more convenient than handling cash, reducing long queues at banks and stores and they simplify everyday transactions.

Cybersecurity Risks

machaou — 2025-02-03 09:15:20 UTC

A fully digital economy is vulnerable to hacking, fraud, and technical issues. Cyberattacks on financial institutions could make a hard time to millions of people's accounts, and system outages (idk if it's written like that) could leave people unable to access their money.

Privacy Concerns

machaou — 2025-02-03 09:16:56 UTC

Digital payments leave a traceable record, meaning governments and corporations could monitor financial activity. This equals reducing personal freedom and increasing risks of surveillance (again, idk if it's written like that, sorry) and data misuse.