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If you want another location, China's cities. Almost all transactions are done via mobile payment systems.
You've had two people independently think that you wanted a "why". If you don't care about the "why" component (which seems the case), then maybe clarify the question so people don't waste half an hour on a post you'll mostly ignore?
Just accept the reality, you have misread the question. Please don't waste our time for this discussion. Just let it go.
PS China is a good point.