2024-08-01 09:00:08
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German Consumers Embrace Contactless Payments, Cash Usage Declines

A recent study reveals a significant shift in payment preferences among German consumers. With two-thirds now opting for contactless transactions, up from 13% in 2015 to 60% in 2022, the trend away from cash is evident.

While half still use cash, only 32% support phasing out physical currency. Popular mobile payment methods include Apple Pay (28%), Google Pay (25%), and bank apps (16%).

This surge in contactless payments is attributed to the convenience of smartphone transactions, eliminating the need for physical cards. The findings highlight a clear preference for digital transactions and the fading relevance of traditional cash payments in Germany.

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1. August 2024 um 05:10

The Use of Cash is Crumbling: German Consumers Predominantly Pay Contactless | heise online

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Digital payment methods are replacing cash in Germany. In 2022, 60% used contactless payment, while 26% continued to reject it. The representative "Postbank Digital Study 2024" shows the trend.
heise online
1. August 2024 um 05:10

Cash usage crumbles: German consumers predominantly pay contactless | heise online

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For the representative "Postbank Digital Study 2024", 3,171 adults in Germany were surveyed. The sample was weighted by federal state, age and gender to reflect the population.
DER SPIEGEL
1. August 2024 um 05:56

Cash less important: Two-thirds of consumers pay contactless - DER SPIEGEL

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According to a survey by Postbank, two-thirds of consumers in Germany are already using contactless payment methods such as smartphones, smartwatches or cards with NFC chips. However, around half of all consumers still pay in cash. The acceptance of digital payment methods depends on age: 81% of 18-39-year-olds, but only 59% of older people use contactless payments. The Bundesbank reports that cash is used less frequently.
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