<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">A survey by SumUp in the UK reveals changing payment preferences, with 29% open to AI-powered payments.62% prefer debit/credit cards, while 18% opt for mobile payment methods like Apple Pay/Google Pay.Younger generations show a greater acceptance of mobile payments.Shift towards digital wallets is making debit cards less essential for younger consumers.Only 11% prefer paying in cash, with emerging methods like Buy Now, Pay Later and cryptocurrency gaining traction.51% of people changed their payment habits in the past year, with digital payments becoming more popular.Businesses not accepting digital payments frustrate 19% of consumers.29% of UK consumers trust AI for small automated payments, driven by convenience.Londoners also embrace digital payments, with 66% changing payment methods in the past year.Marketing & Growth Lead at SumUp notes the shift towards digital wallets and evolving consumer preferences.