If Australian banks are trying to kill cash, Italy offers a fascinating warning: even mandating electronic payment acceptance across virtually the entire economy has failed to dislodge notes and coins.
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If Australian banks are trying to kill cash, Italy offers a fascinating warning: even mandating electronic payment acceptance across virtually the entire economy has failed to dislodge notes and coins.
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Despite mandating cards, cash still rules the till in Italy
2 Sep, 2026
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2 Sep, 2026
If Australian banks are trying to kill cash, Italy offers a fascinating warning: even mandating electronic payment acceptance across virtually the entire economy has failed to dislodge notes and coins.
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