A survey commissioned by Visa USA has suggested that consumers lose track of significantly more money when they use cash than when they use debit cards.
According to the survey, the average consumer cannot account for $21 of spending in any given week, which comes out to more than $1,000 per year. The problem tends to be even more pronounced among consumers in the 18 to 24 year old age group, which loses track of about $2,500 in spending in any given year.
"Even for the most organized spender, it can be tough to keep track of every cup of coffee, greeting card, teacher's gift or stocking stuffer picked up at the mall and paid for with cash. While cash purchases can be difficult to track, the survey revealed that consumers believe debit cards can help them monitor spending more closely and stay within budget," explained Visa Chief Economist Wayne Best in an announcement of the survey results.
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