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UK to Scrap Paper Checks in 2018

Opponents argue that infirm, elderly will be disadvantaged

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 17, 2009 12:51 PM CST

(Newser) – The UK plans to phase out the paper check in 2018. Officials say they'll use the next 8 years to push for innovation in payments in the country, especially electronic methods. There is robust opposition to the plan, the Telegraph reports, but the Payment Council—...   Read full story »

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