Payments in a Post-Pandemic World (Infographic)

No matter when the world regains a sense of normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic, it is clear that “normal” will mean something different. The novel coronavirus has made people more aware of how diseases are spread and what they can do to help keep vulnerable populations safer. Whether the future holds long-term social distancing, more masks in public, a permanent transition to telecommuting or other safety requirements, it is safe to assume that life has changed.

One of the most obvious ways in which life has changed is how we dine at restaurants. In addition to maintaining distance from other patrons and paying closer attention to proper sanitation practices, how we pay for meals is different. As many became wary regarding cash transactions and as the national coin shortage began, the number of electronic payments rose, according to CNBC.

Experts believe the risk of transmitting the virus through banknotes and coins is relatively low. However, many consumers have chosen to err…