Global Cash Index

Despite Demonetization, Cash Still Thrives In India
Despite Demonetization, Cash Still Thrives In India
June 08, 2018  |  Cash

In November 2016, the Indian government issued a ban on the nation’s higher denomination 500- and 1000-rupee notes, essentially deeming 86 percent of its currency...

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NEW REPORT: Why Cash Still Beats Digital Payments In Asia-Pac
NEW REPORT: Why Cash Still Beats Digital Payments In Asia-Pac
June 07, 2018  |  Cash

India, China and their powerhouse Asia-Pacific neighbors boast a massive regional cash economy, with residents spending a total $5.6 trillion in cash in 2016. But...

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Maybe Going Cashless Is Not The Best Bet — Here Are Some Reasons Why
Maybe Going Cashless Is Not The Best Bet — Here Are Some Reasons Why
May 07, 2018  |  Cash

Not so fast with banning cash — that’s one of the messages coming out of the payments and food service world this month. Though variations...

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Cash Is Still On Top For US Consumers
Cash Is Still On Top For US Consumers
March 16, 2018  |  Cash

In the U.S., cash isn’t just sticking around — at $2.3T in overall spend, it remains the most commonly used payment method among consumers. The...

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NEW REPORT: Cash Holds Firm Against Rising Digital Dollar
NEW REPORT: Cash Holds Firm Against Rising Digital Dollar
March 15, 2018  |  Cash

Despite the flurry of new payment options – mobile wallets, wire transfers and credit and debit cards, among others – cash is continuing to sit...

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To Win Consumers In Mexico, eCommerce Companies Play The Cash Game
To Win Consumers In Mexico, eCommerce Companies Play The Cash Game
February 15, 2018  |  Cash

When it comes to making payments, 90 percent of Mexico’s population prefers using cash over cards, and that’s a lesson eTailers like Amazon and Walmart...

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NEW DATA: Cash’s Influence In Mexico Goes Digital
NEW DATA: Cash’s Influence In Mexico Goes Digital
February 14, 2018  |  Cash

  Cash plays an outsized role in Mexico’s economy. Whether it’s a convenience store, a restaurant or an online marketplace, when it comes to running...

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How Cross River Bank Keeps Cash Flowing
How Cross River Bank Keeps Cash Flowing
January 25, 2018  |  Cash

More than $3 trillion in cash is used to make purchases across the Americas every year — even as digital payment methods continue to advance....

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NEW REPORT: Cash Usage In The Digital Americas
NEW REPORT: Cash Usage In The Digital Americas
January 24, 2018  |  Cash

Cash’s role in commerce dates back to 600 B.C. and, given its centuries-old influence in commerce, it’s no wonder it still thrives in today’s global...

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