STEP 2 Your turn: use the new words in context
Complete the text with the words and phrases from STEP 1.
Payment goes digital!
Digital technology is transforming the way we pay. It's time to say goodbye to the voluminous ________ systems, where you used to insert cards! Indeed, we are almost abandoning physical cards and choosing ________ using our smartphone or smartwatch. Thanks to ________, which securely store your credit card information on devices, transactions are becoming more convenient. Even currencies are digital now! They are called ________ as they use algorithms (cryptography) to protect the information they are transmitting. ________, where you use your physical characteristics (fingerprints or facial recognition) to pay are also on the rise, offering comfort and security. So, no more looking for cash in our bags or pockets or remembering PINs – the future of payments is digital!