WEEK 11 W PART 2

What is cashless payment?
(There can be more than one correct answer)

• Involves the exchange of money through digital means such as QR codes or e-wallet.

• Consumers can make payment without physical money.

• Customers need to pay by providing physical cash to a machine.

These are some of the ways to start your essay, EXCEPT

• Cash is the best way to make payments, and everyone should use it instead of new methods like cashless payments.

• Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a world without cash? With the rise of cashless payments, we are quickly moving towards that reality.

• As the saying goes, "Out with the old, in with the new." Cashless payments are the new norm, replacing the need for traditional cash transactions in our daily lives.

• In today's fast-paced world, cashless payments have changed the way we shop and pay for services.

Answer explanation

You can try starting your essay with either a Question, Idiom, Definition or Statement.

These can be used to explain why cashless payments are becoming more popular now, EXCEPT

• Reduce the risk of losing money

• They are free and everyone is forced to use them instead of cash

• They are easier and faster

• COVID-19 pandemic encouraged contactless payment

Choose the best topic sentence for this elaboration and example:

Elaboration: They automatically keep a record of your transactions, so you can see how much you have spent and where.
Example: For example, if you use a mobile payment app, you can check your spending history at any time to see how much you spent on food, clothes, or entertainment.

• Digital payments make it easier to track your spending.

• Digital payments help reduce the spread of germs

What are the possible problems or risks that can come with using cashless payments?

• Convenience

• Spending too much

• Technical issues

How would you elaborate this point: "Limited access"?

• Not everyone has access to digital payment methods, especially in areas with poor internet coverage or for people who do not own a smartphone.

• If your card or phone is hacked or stolen, someone could access your money or personal information.