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Going cashless is more common now than a decade ago


Going cashless is more common now than a decade ago
% of U.S. adults who say they make __ of their purchases in a typical week using cash
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Note: Go to the topline for full question wording. Those who did not give an answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER


Going cashless is more common now than a decade ago
% of U.S. adults who say they make __ of their purchases in a typical week using cash
All or almost allSomeNone
2026124642
2022144441
2018185229
2015245124

Note: Go to the topline for full question wording. Those who did not give an answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER

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