The number of payments made with cash rose for the first time in a decade in
2022, according to data published by UK Finance.
According to UK Finance, the total number of payments made last year increased to
45.7 billion from 40.4 billion in 2021. 50% of all payments in the UK were made
using debit cards, and the number of cash payments rose to 6.4 billion.
The data also showed that almost a third of all adults in the UK are registered
for at least one mobile payment service and 86% of individuals use remote
banking.
Businesses' payments accounted for 13% of all payments made in the UK during
2022, and consumers made 87% of all payments.
Adrian Buckle, Head of Research at UK Finance, said:
'During 2022 we saw increased use of contactless, online banking and mobile
payments, although cost-of-living challenges meant that some people
preferred to use cash to help with their budgeting.
'Changes to shopping and travel habits, particularly related to the rise of
hybrid working, led to a big jump in the volume of transactions made. Debit
cards remain the most popular way of paying, with them now accounting for
half of all payments made in the UK.'
Internet link: UK Finance website