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How Coronavirus has accelerated the death of cash

Telegraph, 19 Jun 2020
Cash. When was the last time you used it?

The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown has meant that many people are using card or contactless more than notes and coins to pay for things.

Research from Nationwide suggests that people have gone an average of 44 days without using cash at all.

So is coronavirus turning us into a cashless society? And are we ready for it?

Watch the video to find out.

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