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Paper Checks Persist Despite Digital Trends

Updated 2026-07-09 16:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Despite the widespread adoption of digital payments, some retailers still accept paper checks. This practice is likely to continue as Gen Z cashiers are unfamiliar with them.

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This is why paper checks refuse to die

While some retailers still accept checks, an attempt to pay with anything other than cash or card is likely to result in a blank stare from a Gen Z cashier.

2026-07-09 16:04 UTC