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Kansas City Prepares for World Cup: Cash and Card Options

1/23/2026

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Kansas City, Missouri, is preparing for the World Cup by addressing payment preferences of international visitors.
An estimated 68% of attendees will use credit or debit cards, while many prefer cash.
Local businesses, including restaurants, will not make major changes to payment systems and will accommodate cash.
A new app called Lingo Eats will translate menus in 22 languages and help visitors.

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Story summary

Kansas City, Missouri, is preparing for the World Cup by addressing payment preferences of international visitors.
An estimated 68% of attendees will use credit or debit cards, while many prefer cash.
Local businesses, including restaurants, will not make major changes to payment systems and will accommodate cash.
A new app called Lingo Eats will translate menus in 22 languages and help visitors.