Several articles in recent times highlight the structural inadequacies such as mobile network quality, mobile and debit card penetration, etc. that impede the less cash agenda. While being cognizant of these, we should realise the magnitude of this opportunity. It is estimated that only about 12 per cent of personal consumption expenditure were conducted without cash in India. Brazil, China and South Korea are at 54 per cent, 31 per cent, and 54 per cent respectively. We may not reach these numbers overnight but the room for growth is obvious. Today, the success of India’s less-cash journey needs two key ingredients: increased consumer awareness and a larger acceptance network.