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Oct 2022
28m 21s

Money Box Live: The Future of Cash

Bbc Radio 4
About this episode

Ten million people would struggle to cope in a cashless society even though only 17% of payments are not made with notes and coins, the Royal Society of Arts found.

With thousands of bank branch closures in recent years, and access to cash withdrawals under threat, we discuss if we’re ready to abandon cash.

Dan Whitworth is joined by a panel of experts to hear callers experiences and thoughts on the UK becoming a cashless society.

With Natalie Ceeney CBE, Chair of Cash Action Group and Mike Chambers, chief executive of payment consultants Northey Point.

Presenter: Dan Whitworth Producer: Amber Mehmood Editor: Clare Worden

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