Has Gen Z really made using cash cringe? Recent headlines definitely make it sound that way. Cash App recently reported that over half of Gen Z only use cash as a “last resort,” and nearly a third say people who pay with cash are “out of touch.” That narrative has snowballed into claims that this young gen sees little value in carrying bills and would much rather tap a card, rely on BNPL, or pay with their mobile wallets. But YPulse data paints a more nuanced picture—one that shows Gen Z isn’t nearly as anti-cash as the viral headlines would...
10/15/25
Fintech Report
Young consumers are shaking up how money moves. From the advisors they trust, to the tools they u...
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