cashless society

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of cashless society

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

"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

She said the UK was "not anywhere near" being a cashless society, with convenience stores planning to accept notes and coins for years.

From BBC