A thousand and one cards and online payment platforms, the fastest internet connectivity rate in the world, yet cash is still a necessity. Yes, there are shops that don't accept cash at all -NO Brand Shops-, but the reality is that sellers sometimes dread the processing fee, the VAT attached to card and receipt payments. So, it's either you pay $10 cash or $13 with a card. And given this choice, most consumers will prefer to save $3 by using cash.