South Korea's Cashless Stores Leave Some Seniors Behind
Sunday, November 15, 2026109 words2 minutes42 reads
A 67-year-old man in South Korea wanted to pay cash for coffee. The shop said he needed a card or phone payment. He later made sure to carry a card.
Some cafes and buses no longer take cash. But this does not mean cash has disappeared everywhere. Older people often use it more than younger people. Paying with a phone may be hard for people who do not know how.
South Korea's central bank says people should still have places that accept cash. It also wants help for people learning newer payment methods. Having money is not enough if a shop will not accept the way someone can pay.
