There have long been concerns that older people will suffer as we _______ coins and notes, but other groups, such as tourists, may also be affected.
DITCH
15
Fears have grown that vulnerable groups will be left behind as cash usage _______ in favor of digital payments.
SLUMPS
15
Armando Bordalo e Sá planned ahead before coming to London, but he found himself _______ with unexpected fees due to the widespread shift to cashless transactions.
RACKED UP
15
As more businesses _______ cash, concerns about financial exclusion for certain groups have intensified.
DITCH
15
In a _______ of increasing digital dependence, many are questioning whether a cashless society is truly inclusive.
SPIRAL
15
The convenience of digital transactions has _______ traditional methods, but not without creating challenges for those who rely on cash.
ECLIPSED
15
The steadfast march of technology has produced a _______ of digital payment platforms, but not all consumers are ready to embrace them.
MYRIAD
15
With the _______ digital payment sector, some fear that cash may soon become obsolete.
BURGEONING
15
Despite the rise of digital payments, some _______ individuals and groups continue to advocate for the preservation of cash.
STEADFAST
15
_______ of a cashless society worry that it could disproportionately harm older and vulnerable populations.
SCEPTICS
15
The shift towards digital payments has left many older people feeling _______ and excluded.
EMBITTERED
15
In London, where many services no longer accept cash, the _______ cash withdrawal rates highlight the city's rapid shift to a cashless model.
SLUMPED
15
Abigail Wood of Age UK London noted that the speed of the cashless transition has left many older people behind, feeling more _________.
VULNERABLE
15
Many fear that a cashless society could lead to debts _______ out of control for those who struggle to manage their finances digitally.
SPIRALING
15
While digital payments are _______, some worry about the implications for those who are not tech-savvy.
BURGEONING
15
As digital payments continue to rise, _______ argue that cash is still necessary for financial security.