electronic cash
noun[U]
ukus(alsoe-cash);(alsoelectronic currency);(alsoe-currency);(alsoelectronic money);(alsoe-money);(alsodigital cash)moneykeptinelectronicformwhichallowsabuyertopayforgoodsandserviceson theinternetwithout using acreditcard:
The Electronic Commerce Promotion Council hasworkedtoharmoniseJapan with othercountriesbypromotingonlineshoppingandelectroniccash.
moneykeptinelectricalformon asmartcard, that can be used topayforgoodsandservicesinshops, etc. without using acreditcard:
anelectroniccashcard/register/system
Theelectroniccashcan be given to ashopkeepertopayforgoodsbysimplyslippingthecardinto areader