91% of South African’s purchase groceries with cash. Use of debit and credit cards for grocery purchases is very low at 4% and 3% respectively. Usage of lay-bys (13%) and store credit cards (10%) is higher when paying for clothing. (Finscope 2006)
This week’s theme: Launch of Finscope 2006
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