Petitions/Make all government services & payments fully digital & reduce reliance on cash.
StatusOngoing
Opened12 Mar 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

We want the Government to commit a gradual transition towards fully digital system for all government service & payments & to significantly reduce reliance on physical cash in economy.We believe a modern inclusive & secure digital system will benefit citizens, businesses & the UK economy as a whole.

The UK is a highly digital society, yet many public services and transactions still rely on physical cash and offline processes. This increases costs, slows services, and limits transparency. Expanding fully digital and online payments would help reduce tax evasion and cash-related crime, improve accountability through clear transaction records, and make public services faster and more convenient for citizens and businesses. Reducing reliance on cash would also save public money, support environmental goals, and encourage innovation in financial technology. Any transition should be gradual and inclusive, with support for those who face digital barriers.

10,000
100,000

Constituency engagement ranking

Liz Kendall
1Liz Kendall MP
Leicester West
4
Shivani Raja
2Shivani Raja MP
Leicester East
2
Martin Wrigley
3Martin Wrigley MP
Newton Abbot
1
Lauren Edwards
4Lauren Edwards MP
Rochester and Strood
1
Dave Doogan
5Dave Doogan MP
Angus and Perthshire Glens
1
David Chadwick
6David Chadwick MP
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
1