Two in five ATM users ‘using cash to help themselves budget’

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Around two in five people are using cash to help themselves budget as living costs increase, according to research among ATM users. Hundreds of thousands of Cardtronics ATM users were asked in June whether they are using cash to help them budget as bills rise. For those who are struggling to stay on top of their essential bills, it's important not to wait to get help Sue Anderson, StepChange Sue Anderson, head of media at charity StepChange said: “Soaring energy bills and rising inflation have pushed household finances to their limit this year, so it’s not surprising that more people are using cash to keep a close eye on their spending.