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UK cash withdrawals rise for third consecutive year

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The UK is witnessing a continued resurgence in cash usage, as revealed by a new report from Nationwide Building Society. For the third consecutive year, cash withdrawals have risen, with ATM withdrawals increasing by nearly 5% over the past year. In 2024 alone, over 30…

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