SwedenAt the same time, Sweden confidence in the cashless society is waning.
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Myth that older people use more cash
DenmarkThe use of cash is the same among younger and older Danes, according to a citizen survey.
Swedish Moderate party politicians: “Stores must stop accepting cash”
SwedenIf shops do not voluntarily comply, "the government must consider legislation to restrict the handling of cash", they urge.
Cashless payments increase spending
EconomyHowever, it does not lead to people giving more tips or donations.
Sweden’s Riksbank urges action to prevent cash from becoming obsolete
EconomyWe are rapidly approaching a situation where "cash is practically useless in Sweden", warns Elin Ritola, head of the Riksbank's department.
Swedish Riksbank deputy governor calls for law to protect cash
Sweden– Legislation is now needed to ensure that it will still be possible to pay with cash in Sweden, says Aino Bunge, deputy governor of Sweden's central bank Riksbanken.
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A cashless society: Less and less cash in circulation in Sweden
Sweden"The next wave of digitalization could increase the pressure to get rid of the krona for good", says senior SEB economist.
Loomis criticizes government report for failing to safeguard cash usage in Sweden
Swedenthe investigation contains no proposal to ensure that cash remains in Sweden, says Loomis CEO Karin Stålhandske.
Cash Rebellion chairman: “Sweden is uniquely hostile to cash”
Economy"The Swedish single-mindedness in favor of the digital must come to an end", writes Björn Eriksson, the chairman of the Cash Rebellion, in an opinion article.
SD and M calls meeting about the future of cash
SwedenSD: "We do not want a cashless society".
Four out of ten Swedes carry cash
EconomyThe use of cash by Swedes has increased since 2021.
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