Global Cash Index

For Payments In Spain, Cash Still Reigns
For Payments In Spain, Cash Still Reigns
January 15, 2018  |  Cash

Despite broader adoption of newer payment methods, PYMNTS’ research finds that Spaniards are still committed to spending over €254 billion in cash annually — and...

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NEW REPORT: Why Cash Remains Red-Hot In Spain
NEW REPORT: Why Cash Remains Red-Hot In Spain
January 12, 2018  |  Cash

Some habits die hard. And, when it comes to the cold, hard stuff, Spaniards are less than willing to give up on their payment of...

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NEW DATA: Behind Germany’s Obsession With Cash
NEW DATA: Behind Germany’s Obsession With Cash
December 20, 2017  |  Cash

Geld stinkt nicht Germany might be an economic powerhouse, its citizens are rather old fashioned but when it comes to payment preferences — and happily...

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In The UK, Cash And Contactless Are Vying To Stay On Top
In The UK, Cash And Contactless Are Vying To Stay On Top
November 30, 2017  |  Cash

British banknotes are practically royalty. According to research in the new PYMNTS Global Cash Index™ U.K. Analysis, physical currency is still king (and queen) of...

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NEW STUDY: Can Cash Keep Its £70 Billion British Crown?
NEW STUDY: Can Cash Keep Its £70 Billion British Crown?
November 29, 2017  |  Cash

When it comes to payment usage in the U.K., cash is as close to British royalty as payments get — and not just because Queen Elizabeth...

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When It Comes To Payments, EU Consumers Would Rather Pick Cash
When It Comes To Payments, EU Consumers Would Rather Pick Cash
October 12, 2017  |  Cash

Be it Western or Eastern Europe, when it comes to paying for daily transactions, consumers still pick cash — $3.6 trillion of the cold, hard...

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Today In Data: Cash Use In Europe
Today In Data: Cash Use In Europe
October 11, 2017  |  Today In Data

Though digital and contactless payments are on the rise worldwide, cash usage is still a reality. In fact, a recent survey of approximately 50,000 convenience stores...

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NEW REPORT: Straight Talk About Cash In Europe
NEW REPORT: Straight Talk About Cash In Europe
October 11, 2017  |  Cash

Even with the growth of contactless and digital payments in Western and Eastern Europe, cash continues to cut itself a lion’s share of the payments...

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In Asia Pacific, Cash Usage Swell With Growth of ATMs
In Asia Pacific, Cash Usage Swell With Growth of ATMs
September 15, 2017  |  Cash

In the Asia-Pacific, cash is fighting tooth and nail with emerging digital payment methods and is seemingly winning the race. The region is now home...

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