cashless

adj

1. Operating without the need for cash, such as by accepting nondigital, noncash forms of payment (e.g., chit, cheques, money orders) or (in the 21st century, usually) using digital payment methods (e-payment).

   “cashless payment system”

   “cashless restaurant”

   “The benefits and dangers of the cashless society will become more apparent over the next decade . . .”

   “It demanded taxes, which in a cashless society meant grain, cattle and, most tellingly, labor.”

   “The rise of cashless establishments is happening amid continuing hype over the supposed dawn of a “cashless future” and agitation by some very powerful interests that would love to see cash disappear. The credit card companies love it, naturally, and tech industry associations have also pushed for the concept.”

2. (dated, uncommon)Having no money.

   “They were the same winged messengers that out-run cashless debtors, and cut short lovers' dreams.”

   “When calls are made on cashless penceless men, The case is wonderfully altered then!”