People tend to spend more money when they pay without cash, studies suggest
Research suggests that consumers tend to spend more money when using digital or card payments compared to cash, as the ease of transaction may reduce the psychological pain of spending.
Tapping a credit card or phone at checkout may feel quick and convenient, but research suggests that ease could come with a cost: People tend to spend more when they pay without cash.
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