Today the design of a new five pound note featuring Winston Churchill will be revealed. When, if ever, do you think we will move to a completely cashless society where all money is transferred electronically?

Today the design of a new five pound note featuring Winston Churchill will be revealed. When, if ever, do you think we will move to a completely cashless society where all money is transferred electronically? Published on 2 June 2016 → Survey conducted on 2 June 2016 on 2006 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

In the next 10 years

10%

In the next 10 to 25 years

21%

In the next 25 to 50 years

17%

In the next 50 to 100 years

It will take over 100 years

We will never move to a cashless society

26%

Don't know

14%

In the next 10 years

10%

In the next 10 to 25 years

21%

In the next 25 to 50 years

17%

In the next 50 to 100 years

It will take over 100 years

We will never move to a cashless society

26%

Don't know

14%

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