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Sweden on its Way to a Cashless Society

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In Sweden, cash is increasingly disliked. According to economic analysts, the Scandinavian country may become the first cashless society within the next decade. Some even say that banknotes and coins may become obsolete.

Sweden is one of the few EU member states that do not accept the euro as a form of payment. Since 1873, the Swedish krona has been the country's currency. However, less money has circulated in recent years.  Over a hundred billion kronor were in circulation six years ago; currently, barely 80 billion are in circulation.

Swish, a cashless payment method, is one of the reasons behind Sweden's unwillingness to cash. It is a smartphone app developed by Swedish and Danish banks that advocate a cashless economy.

In ordinary life, credit or bank cards, mobile phones, or online banking are used to make around 80% of all payments. Even modest purchases are made digitally. Customers aren't the only ones who appreciate not having to carry so much cash. Most merchants prefer that customers pay using these new methods since it provides them with more security and ease.

מילים חדשות מהטקסט

  • Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪviən/ noun סקנדינבי

    a person to or relating to Scandinavia (subregion in Northern Europe)

    French and Scandinavian offices are due to open in the autumn.

  • obsolete /ˈɑbsəˌlit/ adjective מְיוּשָׁן

    not in use anymore

    Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented.

  • circulated /ˈsɜrkjəˌleɪtɪd/ verb נָפוֹץ

    to go around or through something

    People who circulated false news are to be blamed.

  • modest /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzəz/ adjective צָנוּעַ

    not large in size or amount, or not expensive

    The party made modest gains in the elections.

  • merchants /ˈsɪtɪzənz/ noun סוחרים

    a person whose job is to buy and sell products in large amounts

    The merchants want to expand their business.

שאלות לשיחה

אין כאן תשובה נכונה — אלה שאלות לתרגול דיבור, לבד או מול מורה.

  1. What do you know about cashless payments?
  2. What are the dangers of cashless payments?
  3. Why are so many palaces using cashless payment systems?
  4. Which is better – credit cards or mobile phone payments?
  5. How do you feel about carrying cash?

בדקו את עצמכם

3 שאלות. בחרו תשובה וקבלו בדיקה מיד.

  1. To some, what are those things that may vanish?

  2. Which EU member does not accept the euro as a form of payment?

  3. What is one of the reasons why Sweden is not willing to use cash?

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