Sweden Leads in Cashless Transactions
It turns out that there is more to Sweden than fjords, Volvo and smorgasbord. By 2030, Sweden could become the first country in the world to become a truly cashless society. Today, 80% of all transactions in Sweden are done electronically, or by debit card. Also read "Sweden and Norway to Bitcoin VAT - Norway to Implement Bitcoin Tax". Bengt Nilervall at the Swedish Federation of Trade, or Svensk Handel says that Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia lead the world in terms of cashless trading. Swedes on average perform an average of 260 transactions each year using their debit and credit....
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