The outbreak of coronavirus in Poland had a significant impact on Poles' shopping habits. In terms of payment methods, cash witnessed a 41 percent drop, whereas debit and credit card use increased by 33 and 30 percent, respectively.
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KPMG. (September 20, 2020). Change in the frequency of using payment methods during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Poland in 2020 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 19, 2026, from /statistics/1175271/poland-frequency-change-of-using-payment-methods-during-covid-19/
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