More and more Gen Z-ers are withdrawing a fixed amount of cash on Fridays and leaving their debit cards at home. Such a “cash-only weekend” curbs impulse purchases and, with Potje, it turns into a social, playful savings challenge.

Why cash-only works

In a world of tap-and-go and one-click payments, spending money barely feels real anymore. Using cash forces you to literally hold your budget in your hands: if it's gone, it's over. No overdrafts, no late-night impulse buys – just clarity and less end-of-month regret. For Gen Z, who are facing rising costs and subscription overload, this is a quick way to regain control.

How to get started:

• Determine your weekend budget (€30-€70 is common).

• Withdraw the amount in cash on Friday.

• Store your cards safely.

• Record every expense.

• Celebrate what you save.

Potje makes it social (and smarter)

Saving together is more fun and easier. In Potje, you create a shared pot for a joint weekend activity – from coffee dates to picnics. Or, of course, an entire weekend of partying where you pay everything in cash. Through Potje, everyone can digitally pay their share in advance or save up to it over several months.

Tips to stay on track

• Plan ahead: groceries, events, transport.

• Reserve a small emergency amount for unexpected costs.

• Use coins or small notes to see your spending pattern better.

Going fully analog isn’t necessary

Cash-only weekends are not a tech boycott – it's about using technology smartly to keep a grip on your money. Potje combines the tangible discipline of cash budgeting with the power of shared goals and friendly competition. This makes saving not only easier but also more motivating.

Want to join in? Grab those notes, rally your friends, and create a weekend pot in Potje. Challenge accepted?

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