Is coronavirus pushing us towards a cashless society?

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People have long hoarded banknotes in uncertain times, but the coronavirus pandemic may prove an exception: passed from person to person, cash is making people nervous. Across Europe, as economies get back up and running after weeks of lockdown, shopkeepers and customers are looking for ways to limit the chances of infection. Many stores are now asking customers to use their debit or credit cards instead of cash. “We know it’s very important for customers and staff to feel safe. …