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

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cashless

Founded in 2004, GCash is one of the Philippines’ largest digital cashless ecosystems, drawing 94 million users to its mobile wallet and finance super app.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026

The event will be cashless, with only credit cards, debit cards or mobile pay accepted.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026

For the past decade, sales have grown 12% annually, according to FactSet, as global consumer spending has increased and many countries are still in the midst of moving away from cash and into cashless payments.

From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026

The network also underpins the fan experience, from ticketing and stadium maps, to cashless payments for drinks, food and merchandise.

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026

From barter to the trading of commodities futures and stock options, from money to the cashless society, markets constitute frameworks for higher transaction efficiency, often equated with profit.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin