Sweden is virtually cashless, with banks & retailers taking a hard line about avoiding cash: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/21/business/sweden-cashless-society

Sweden is virtually cashless, with banks & retailers taking a hard line about avoiding cash: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/21/business/sweden-cashless-society.html https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/21/business/sweden-cashless-... Norway is on the same track: https://www.ibtimes.com/norways-biggest-bank-calls-country-stop-using-cash-2276140 https://www.ibtimes.com/norways-biggest-bank-calls-country-s... Additionally, the extradition scheme with Julian Assange (lure him to Sweden, who will deport to the USA) and laws like IPRED (which forced the creation of IPredator.se VPN) are sketchy at best. Co-liability for debts in many European contries is also a very questionable practice, from what I gather there isn't the same kind of credit system, leaving few un-collateralized debts, and roomates can be held liable for debts they didn't incur, co-sign for or otherwise agree to. Makes you really want to think hard about who you split a flat with!