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In cashless Sweden, even divinity accepts donations via mobile apps

Technical innovation catches up with centuries-old parishes such as the 13th-century Uppsala cathedral

Published Tue, May 16, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Stockholm

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.

The churches' drive to keep up with the times is the latest sign of Sweden's rapid shift to a world without notes and coins. Most of the country's bank branches have stopped handling cash; some shops and museums now only accept plastic; …

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