‘Why are swipe fees even a thing?’: Man warns credit cards are about to ‘change forever.’ Here’s what you should know

America is moving away from cash. While exact numbers are uncertain—a recent Forbes article claimed that 70% of polled respondents stated they use cards most often, while a YouGov survey from earlier this year alleged that most Americans still primarily use cash—there’s a clear trend toward card and mobile payments that can be viewed across the country.

There are several reasons for this. Not only is using a card frequently easier than paying with cash, but cards can also come with other benefits...