cashless society

noun

1. a society in which purchases of goods or services are made by credit card or electronic funds transferral rather than with cash or checks.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cashless society¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

She warns that it could also hasten the shift towards a cashless society.

From BBC

In her post, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tied the push toward a cashless society to the biblical “Mark of the Beast.”

From Salon

"We are sadly faced with the prospect of a cashless society, with so many places refusing to accept my cash, so I have to wonder, why bother changing the design?" says Dawn in Redditch.

From BBC

A cashless society also raises concerns about privacy and surveillance.

From Salon

Samantha also worries a cashless society could leave her more vulnerable to scams and theft - something she has already experienced.

From BBC