Re: How long will it take banks to phase out physical cash completely?
As we enter the digital realm due to the effects of COVID-19, the process of central banks phasing out physical cash from existence might take place soon. Before the outbreak, we've been accustomed in using credit/debit cards and contactless payments greatly eliminating the need for physical cash. Now that we're in a "COVID Era", things have accelerated quite a bit. Banks and governments are in talks of adopting CBDCs which could completely eliminate the need to pay for things with physical cash.
Now the real question is, how long will it take banks to start the transition from physical to digital cash (CBDC)? Do you think that physical cash will still be used right after governments adopt CBDCs in their entirety? Or will it take decades before every single person in the world stops transacting with physical cash, paving the way for a full-fledged cashless society? Your input will be greatly appreciated.
Now the real question is, how long will it take banks to start the transition from physical to digital cash (CBDC)? Do you think that physical cash will still be used right after governments adopt CBDCs in their entirety? Or will it take decades before every single person in the world stops transacting with physical cash, paving the way for a full-fledged cashless society? Your input will be greatly appreciated.
I guess it would still be impossible even during this time of pandemic. The effect of this Pandemic only slowed down some of the transactions in some countries that were not expecting the virus. It damaged their economic status and that is really sad since most of these damages occur in third world countries while advance countries are transitioning into digital payments in their own ways. It would be really helpful if the governments are the one asking for help from other countries and not just individual users that has knowledge about this matter since it would really be helpful since it can lift the economy and lessen the impact of the pandemic.