Upgraded Points Study Reveals The Best U.S. Cities To Go Cashless With Digital Payments

2025-02-04 08:32:14

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Study Methodology

The study analyzed the top 100 most-populated cities based on the number of businesses in 5 key categories (restaurants, shopping, beauty/spa, health/medical, and entertainment) that accept digital payments such as Apple Pay, Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency. Each city was assigned an aggregated factor score between 0 and 100, reflecting the extent of digital payment adoption. Scores were adjusted for population size to ensure fair comparisons.

Top 10 U.S. Cities for Going Cashless

Sarasota, Florida

Greenville, South Carolina

Honolulu, Hawaii

Miami, Florida

Daytona Beach, Florida

Poughkeepsie, New York

Fort Myers, Florida

New Haven, Connecticut

Charleston, South Carolina

San Francisco, California

Top U.S. Cities that Accept Apple Pay

Los Angeles – 1,131 Businesses

New York City – 1,127 Businesses

San Francisco – 1,068 Businesses

Chicago – 941 Businesses

Washington, D.C. – 791 Businesses

Top U.S. Cities Leading the Charge in Cryptocurrency Adoption

Phoenix – 37 businesses

San Francisco – 36 businesses

Las Vegas – 35 businesses

Los Angeles and New York City – 29 businesses

Visit the full study online .

About Upgraded Points LLC

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Upgraded Points is a travel company that helps to demystify the complex world of travel and credit cards. Launched in 2016 by Alex Miller, Upgraded Points uses targeted research efforts and in-depth studies to help travelers maximize their travel, points, and experiences. Learn more at: .

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