Goa , India , is aiming to be profitable by year - end and the government will begin a drive to inform small traders and vendors about cashless transactions . By : * # # from mobile phones , customers ' bills will be debited the cost of the purchase and transferred to the vendor . Most people already use cash or credit for transactions in the state , according to chief secretary RK Srivatava .
Goa, India, is aiming to be cashless by year-end and the government will begin a drive to educate small traders and vendors about cashless transactions. By dialling *99# from mobile phones, customers' accounts will be debited the amount of the purchase and transferred to the vendor. Most people already use debit or credit for transactions in the state, according to chief secretary RK Srivatava.