FORT WORTH (KDAF) — Fort Worth may be growing, but when it comes to embracing a cashless future, the city is moving at a slower pace than many of its peers. New research from mBit analyzed 40 of the largest U.S. cities to see how prepared local businesses are for digital payments, focusing specifically on Apple Pay and cryptocurrency adoption. Fort Worth landed near the bottom of the list with a score of 46.4 out of 100, placing it 39th overall.
The data shows that less than half of Fort Worth businesses—just 49.1 percent—currently accept Apple Pay. The numbers drop even further when looking at everyday essentials: only 37 percent of parking lots and 28 percent of gas stations support tap‑to‑pay. Cryptocurrency adoption is even more limited. Across the entire city, only 10 businesses accept crypto payments, and just three food and drink spots take Bitcoin. Those include Steak ’n Shake on Overton Ridge Boulevard, The Sour Boule on Southwest Boulevard, and Pink Love Bites on Western Center Boulevard.
While cities like Atlanta and Chicago are leading the charge toward digital convenience, Fort Worth’s results highlight a noticeably slower shift. For now, at least, cash still holds a firm grip on daily life in Cowtown…