# How close is the UK to becoming a cashless society?

- URL: https://www.askattest.com/blog/infographics/how-close-is-the-uk-to-becoming-a-cashless-society-infographic
- Published: 2021-08-04
- Updated: 2026-05-02
- Description: Sweden has declared it will become a cash-free society by 2023, but how far behind is the UK?

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