"Credit card was the most used payment method in the United States in 2020, with 38 percent of point of sale payments being made by credit card. Using a debit card was the second most common payment method, followed by cash.
While digital methods, such as digital or mobile wallets, have become more common, the number of credit cards does not seem to be declining significantly. This is in part due to the fact that these wallets use a credit or debit card to facilitate the transactions. As such, these payment methods are likely to remain common, at least in this capacity. The purely digital options, known as cryptocurrencies, are currently constrained by such factors as lack of governmental supervision or lengthy transaction times, keeping them from becoming more popular."
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For an engaging activity to continue talking about payment options, check out PLAY: Payment Decisions
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