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James Thomas

No, Norway and Sweden haven't banned digital transactions

A false narrative spreading online claims that Norway and Sweden are doing away with e-money and are returning to a fully cash-based society.

For example, one post circulating on social media says the countries are now going back to paying in cash because they've supposedly realised that it's the most secure payment method, as digital accounts allow the authorities to block your transactions.

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