When is the last time you paid for something with cold, hard cash?

We saw a decrease in cash transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it turns out, we we're looking down a cashless barrel long before 2020.

With experts arguing that a cashless world offers us convenience, transparency and stability, it's left others feeling worried.

In this episode of The Quicky we take a look at what a cashless Australia might look like, who is left vulnerable, and just how likely are we to really get there?

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CREDITS

Host: Grace Rouvray

With thanks to:

Dr Angel Zhong - finance academic at RMIT who specialises in empirical asset pricing, digital finance, global financial markets, investor behaviour and the recent trends in retail investing.

Nicolle Edwards - CEO of Rizeup Australia

Producers: Grace Rouvray, Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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No Busking, Tooth Fairy Or Birthday Cash: Are We Going Cashless?

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