My week of only using cash: could a return to notes and coins change my life?
- Posted on February 10, 2026
- By The Guardian
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My week of only using cash: could a return to notes and coins change my life?

After a reckless shopping spree, I ditched contactless payments and bank cards to see how far £200 cash in hand would get me – and if I could improve my spending habits