Inside Italy: Will boycotts of US goods catch on and is Italy finally going cashless?
Briefly

Italy continues to demonstrate a strong attachment to cash payments, with electronic transactions still not as widespread as in other European nations. The latest Cash Intensity Index places Italy among the bottom 30 countries for cash dependency, reflecting ongoing challenges in digital payment infrastructure. Even in urban areas, cash can still be the only payment option in some locations, particularly in rural settings. However, signs are emerging that suggest a potential shift towards greater adoption of electronic payments, driven by changing consumer preferences and technological advancements, though Italy may take years to fully embrace cashless transactions.
Italy remains heavily reliant on cash, ranking poorly in cashless payment adoption nationwide, contrasting significantly with other European countries that embrace electronic transactions.
Despite Italy's slow transition towards cashless payments, there's emerging momentum, suggesting that consumer preferences and technology may gradually shift towards electronic transactions.
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