Post
Topic
Board Economics
Re: The pros and cons of going cashless
by
Zoophytology
on 09/06/2021, 16:38:39 UTC
Pros

  • Lower crime rates, because there's no tangible money to steal
  • Less money laundering, because there's always a digital paper trail
  • Less time and cost associated with handling, storing, and depositing paper money
  • Easier currency exchange while traveling internationally

Cons

  • Exposes your personal information to a possible data breach
  • Some may find it harder to control spending when they don't see physical cash leaving their hands
  • If technical issues exist, you don't have alternative source of money[\li]