Payment Watch
Cash is changing — but it's still part of the picture
Cash is changing — but it's still part of the picture
Digital and contactless payments continue to grow, but cash remains part of everyday life in the UK.
There were 3.9 billion cash payments in 2025, representing 8% of all UK payments, while around 1.4 million people still mainly use cash day to day.
For businesses, being ready to securely manage different payment methods remains important.
Explore cash-management solutions →
Digital and contactless payments continue to grow, but cash remains part of everyday life in the UK.
There were 3.9 billion cash payments in 2025, representing 8% of all UK payments, while around 1.4 million people still mainly use cash day to day.
For businesses, being ready to securely manage different payment methods remains important.
Explore cash-management solutions →