In Cashless Sweden, Even God Now Takes Collection Via an App

  • Data show notes and coins in circulation is rapidly shrinking
  • Church donations are now made via app as cash loses its lure

Mixed denomination Swedish kronor notes.

Photographer: Matthew Lloyd/Bloomberg
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In the most cashless society on the planet, even God now accepts digital payments.

A growing number of Swedish parishes have started taking donations via mobile apps. Uppsala’s 13th-century cathedral also accepts credit cards.