cashless

American  

[kash-lis] / ˈkæʃ lɪs /

adjective

1. having or using no cash.

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cashless British  

/ ˈkæʃlɪs /

adjective

1. functioning, operated, or performed without using coins or banknotes for money transactions but instead using credit cards or electronic transfer of funds

   cashless shopping

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Other Word Forms

• cashlessness noun

Etymology

Origin of cashless

First recorded in 1825–35; cash ¹ + -less

Example Sentences

Under the reform plan, all meal payments by pupils are likely to be cashless, which is already the case in some schools.

From BBC

Fewer schools and "cashless" school meals are included in a five-year plan to reform education in Northern Ireland.

From BBC

There will be bars and food outlets throughout the street party - all operating a cashless policy.

From BBC

Beyond what I’ll be called — Grumpy is the frontrunner — I’m thinking a lot about how I can set my grandchild up for financial success at a time when college costs keep rising, people are living longer and kids are growing up in a nearly cashless world.

From MarketWatch

Our members are committed to making parking as simple and accessible as possible, and we actively encourage operators to offer a range of payment options, including cashless and traditional methods to meet the needs of all drivers.

From BBC