cashless-friendly

[/ˈkæʃləs ˈfrendli/]
adjective
amigável ao pagamento sem dinheiro / favorável a transações sem dinheiro
1. Designed to accept or encourage payment methods other than physical currency, such as credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, or digital wallets
This cashless-friendly restaurant accepts all major credit cards and mobile payment apps.
Este restaurante amigável ao pagamento sem dinheiro aceita todos os principais cartões de crédito e aplicativos de pagamento móvel.
2. Accommodating or supportive of a society or economy moving away from physical cash transactions
The city is becoming increasingly cashless-friendly with widespread digital payment infrastructure.
A cidade está se tornando cada vez mais favorável a transações sem dinheiro com uma infraestrutura de pagamento digital generalizada.
This term has gained significant prominence in Brazil and the USA since the COVID-19 pandemic, as both countries accelerated their shift toward digital payment systems. In Brazil, it reflects the growing adoption of PIX (instant payment system) and mobile wallets, while in the USA it represents the maturation of contactless payments and digital wallets. The term is particularly relevant in urban settings and emerging markets.
NYC Slang
card-friendly / tap-friendly
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cashlessdigital-payment-friendlycard-friendlye-payment-friendlycontactless-friendly
Antonyms / Antônimos
cash-onlycash-dependentcashless-unfriendly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amigável ao pagamento sem dinheiro / favorável a pagamentos digitais
Commonly used in urban centers and e-commerce contexts
São Paulo
favorável a transações sem dinheiro / digital-friendly
Frequently used in business and fintech sectors
Rio de Janeiro
amigável a pagamentos digitais
Growing usage in tourism and hospitality industries
Portugal
amigável ao pagamento sem numerário / favorável a pagamentos digitais
Used in similar business contexts as Brazil

Related Words

digital walletmobile paymentcontactless paymentcredit cardcryptocurrencyfinancial technology

Related Idioms & Phrases

go cashless
embrace digital payments
cashless economy
cashless society
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