Banknotes will no longer be accepted in stores as of January 1

Non-cash payments in Russia continue to gain popularity, especially in the context of rapid development of technology and changes in consumer habits. However, despite this, cash still remains an important payment instrument for many Russians. In certain situations, such as small purchases in stores or markets, using cash can be more convenient and faster. However, in recent years there has been a trend towards caution when paying in cash.

One of the reasons why people have become more cautious is the increase in the detection of counterfeit banknotes. This is due to the fact that fraudsters, using modern technologies, are creating increasingly high-quality fakes that are difficult to distinguish from the original. Due to this…