Cash under fire: Anonymous campaign stirs up fear of digital control!

Cash under fire: Anonymous campaign stirs up fear of digital control!

Deutschland - On June 5, 2025, an intensive poster campaign against cash will become aware of discussions in Germany, which causes discussions through its anonymous senders. The posters that slogans like "You love cash. But has cash ever loved you back?" And "Pay later - that cannot." show that the advantages of cashless payment methods should above all. However, the absence of a logo or imprint on the posters raises questions, especially since there is an imprint for advertising in Germany. The anonymity of the campaign is considered a scandal by many, since the identity of the senders has so far remained in the dark. A report by Our Central Europe illustrates that the main sophisticated PayPal is a company that benefits from digital transactions and is committed to a cashless future.

The campaign uses psychological influence to promote the acceptance of digital payment methods, while at the same time pointing out the supposed disadvantages of cash. Critics argue that digital payments are convenient, but also go hand in hand with risks, such as the possibility that accounts can be blocked or payments can be blocked. In contrast, cash is considered an anchor individual freedom and protection against digital control.

The relevance of cash in society

Despite an increase in cashless payments, cash in Germany remains an important means of payment. According to the Deutsche Bundesbank, the cash payments in 2023 were 51 percent of all payment processes. In comparison, the cash share in 2017 was 74.3 percent and in 2021 58 percent. These figures show that cash remains relevant in an increasingly digital world. Consumer center emphasizes that cash offers numerous advantages, including the anonymity of the payment, which protects users from commercial surveillance. In addition, cash helps to better control the budget.

A worrying development is the decline in cash acceptance. More and more retailers and restaurateurs no longer accept cash, while many banks and savings banks close branches and reduce ATMs. This means that cash supply for the population becomes more difficult. People without access to digital payment methods are therefore excluded from social life. According to estimates, there are around 500,000 people in Germany without a bank account, which are severely disadvantaged by increasing digitization.

disadvantages of cashless payment methods

Barton The adverse aspects of cashless payments include the higher costs for consumers by fees by credit card providers. There are also critics who emphasize that many people with digital payment methods are overwhelmed and prefer traditional cash payment. Banks and savings banks benefit from the possibilities of cashless payments and savings costs in cash supply, but this questions the supply order. In view of the branch closures, the concern is particularly important that cash supply in Germany is at risk.

In view of these developments, it remains to be seen how the discussion about cash and cashless payment methods will develop and what effects the current campaign could have on public opinion. The balance between digital convenience and the maintenance of individual freedom through cash is the focus of this debate.

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