United KingdomData from cash machine operator Link reveals that every constituency in Britain has experienced a decline in cash withdrawals since 2019. Between January and June 2026, Britons made 500 million fewer ATM visits compared to the same period in 2019, though the average withdrawal amount per visit increased slightly. In London and the South East, the average withdrawal exceeded £100, whereas in northern England and Scotland, it averaged around £93 and £91 respectively. Central London had the highest average withdrawal of £140, while Lewisham was the only area with an average under £80. Despite the overall trend toward digital payments, certain regions like West Tyrone in Northern Ireland and Weald of Kent in England have seen smaller declines in cash usage, possibly due to factors such as proximity to the Republic of Ireland, which uses the Euro.
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