The Age
·general
·2 hours ago
Why anxious Australians are putting cash back in their wallets
Australians have begun using cash more frequently, reversing a two-decade decline according to research from the Reserve Bank released Monday. Cash transactions rose from 13.3 percent in 2022 to 15 percent in 2025, driven by concerns over electronic payment reliability. Approximately half of Australians now use cash weekly, highlighting its role as a crucial backup payment method.
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