Despite the proliferation of new paymentA transfer of funds which discharges an obligation on the part of a payer vis-à-vis a payee. More instruments, such as mobile banking apps or e-currencies, the demand for cashMoney in physical form such as banknotes and coins. More remains strong in various countries, but especially in the UK. Indeed, the value of pounds in circulation increased by 10% in 2016 to a total of £70 billion, the highest amount ever reached.
Victoria Cleland – Director for banknotes and Chief cashierInitially, the person who is responsible for the safe, its opening and closing, and the contents that are safeguarded inside it. Nowadays, at a central bank, the person who is responsible for matters related to the treasury and cash. Their signature would usually appear alongside others on the banknotes issued by the bank. More of the Bank of England (BOE) – stated that the demand for banknotes has increased in the majority of countries, demonstrating that banknotes remain crucial for a great number of consumers. During an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first cash machine, she affirmed that cash has a bright future, and encouraged the banknoteA banknote (or ‘bill’ as it is often referred to in the US) is a type of negotiable promissory note, issued by a bank or other licensed authority, payable to the bearer on demand. More industry to continue innovating.
In the UK, cash accounted for 45% of transactions in 2016, but the share is more significant in other regions of the world. In Japan, for instance, 81% of payments are made with cash and 67% in Australia. Cash is usually preferred over digital payments because it helps people keep control over their finances. In addition, cash can be used at any time anywhere, including in case of a system failure. Finally, many retailers refuse card payments because of the transaction fees. A study conducted in 2015 by the British Retail Consortium demonstrated that the average processing cost for cash payments was 0.15% of the transaction, compared to 0.79% for credit cards.
It seems that Andy Haldane – Chief economist at the BOE – has been too quick off the mark when he proposed to abolish paperSee Banknote paper. More moneyFrom the Latin word moneta, nickname that was given by Romans to the goddess Juno because there was a minting workshop next to her temple. Money is any item that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts, such as taxes, in a particular region, country or socio-economic context. Its onset dates back to the origins of humanity and its physical representation has taken on very varied forms until the appearance of metal coins. The banknote, a typical representati... More and replace it with a government-backed digital currencyThe money used in a particular country at a particular time, like dollar, yen, euro, etc., consisting of banknotes and coins, that does not require endorsement as a medium of exchange. More in 2015. Haldane advocates for the demise of cash to help the bank manage inflation and impose negative interest rates. Nevertheless, figures suggest that cash remains the most widely used payment instrumentDevice, tool, procedure or system used to make a transaction or settle a debt. More worldwide.
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