Which retail innovation from the 1950s first allowed consumers to make purchases without carrying cash, revolutionizing payment systems?

The way we pay for goods has dramatically evolved throughout retail history. From cash-only transactions to today's contactless payments, retail payment systems have transformed shopping experiences across centuries. This poll tests your knowledge about a pivotal moment in retail payment history that forever changed how consumers interact with merchants. Do you know when this retail revolution began?

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The Diners Club card, launched in 1950 as the first universal credit card that could be used at multiple establishments
IBM's first electronic cash register with magnetic strip reader, introduced in 1953
The National Cash Register's Model 5 automated payment system, released in 1957
Sears' proprietary in-store charge account system, established in 1958