In 1991 cheque payments reached a peak and since then they have decreased gradually. Payment by credit and charge card rose steadily during the period , overtaking the use of debit cards in 2001. Debit cards were less popular than cheques, debit and charge cards from 1991 to 1992 , although their use has increased significantly since 1991.
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