Three in four Germans want cashless payment options

 

Three quarters of German consumers want to be able to make digital payments at all shops, restaurants and other retail outlets, with that percentage rising to 87% among 18- to 29-year-olds, according to a survey by the Bitkom digital association.

75% of Germans aged 30 to 40 and 76% of those aged 50-64 support universally available cashless payment options at the point of sale. Even among senior citizens aged 65 and over, a clear majority of 64% is in favour.

The survey of just over 1,000 German consumers aged over 18 was conducted in August 2021.