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Will we see a cashless society in our lifetime ?
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Not for many a year, we have retail and hospitality businesses and are seeing a resurgence in the use of cash since last autumn.
Doubtless it will come in the future but certainly not in my lifetime. |
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"Not for many a year, we have retail and hospitality businesses and are seeing a resurgence in the use of cash since last autumn.
Doubtless it will come in the future but certainly not in my lifetime."
That's interesting
I've noticed more people I know using cash but I'm aware I'm not representative of the wider population.
I prefer to tip in cash |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It’s pretty close to all ready being here
Don’t like cashless at all prefer cash
As if I only got £20 on me that’s all I can spend
If I got plastic on me I can spend everything I have |
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"I hope not. I get paid with cash and I would like to keep it that way, so long as I can use it. "
I don't think a cashless society will happen. I think it would require a global currency and world banks to be viable... and obviously that would require a war with an alien race.
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"I hope not. I get paid with cash and I would like to keep it that way, so long as I can use it. "
Its happening lockdown started it, they've seen the opportunity and they are closing banks i resist it but most people are lazy and pay with card or phone, I've told o2 if they change to cashless I'll be leaving  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yes
Earlier this week another milestone was reached in the creation of the UK CBDC"
Literally by 2030 we’ll be on a similar system to Chinese Social Credit with us bringing in CBDC  scary times if you ask me!
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By *onyjoCouple
over a year ago
Peterborough |
I have no doubt it will come in the not so near future, its a good way for the powers that be to keep a track on us all. It runs alongside the new powers that the DWP are getting to pry into bank accounts etc. So yes it coming |
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I rarely use card if I can help it and I never take a card on a night out because I wouldn't have a clue if I was over charged or not.
It's become harder to spend cash since covid. I've been refused in pubs, hotels and even phone shops.
I booked a Travelodge for tonight and I always give them my card details to hold the room and I pay cash on arival. This time they it's pay by card first and they are no longer accepting cash.
Last summer on one of the hottest days of the year I walked down the beach to the nearest pub where I was staying and I was so thirsty I ordered two pints. After the pints were poured she handed me a card machine and I gave her a twenty... she said card only and took my pints back.
Felt like I could of blown a fuse right there and then. I think it's stupid of them for refusing cash. It's been good enough for years, what's the problem with it now.
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"What would happen if we all started using more cash?
The places that refuse it would tell you to shop elsewhere?"
They would have to accept it if we all used cash. That is never going to happen though.
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"What would happen if we all started using more cash?
if people used more cash, then cash would become more important and cashless less likely
Cal"
That's my thoughts on the matter.
We have power we just don't use it |
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The recent credit crunch has see our retail customers shopping more wisely and as result cash has been making a comeback, running at roughly a third of all sales.
However in our hospitality business it's changed little with card being used on around 80% of occasions. |
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"What would happen if we all started using more cash?
The places that refuse it would tell you to shop elsewhere?"
If 75% of potential customers offered cash and took their business elsewhere when it was declined? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Everything is moving so fast,all they need is public approval and game over.
Too many sheep willing to go along with whatever gets put forward.What with phones,cards and other digital forms of paying sadly it's already here.#Peace and Love |
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"What would happen if we all started using more cash?
The places that refuse it would tell you to shop elsewhere?
If 75% of potential customers offered cash and took their business elsewhere when it was declined?"
I don't think 75% of people are that engaged or bothered. I doubt it's 7.5% |
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"What would happen if we all started using more cash?
The places that refuse it would tell you to shop elsewhere?
If 75% of potential customers offered cash and took their business elsewhere when it was declined?
I don't think 75% of people are that engaged or bothered. I doubt it's 7.5%"
I think you're right. They will become bothered at the 11th hour and start placard waving  |
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Hopefully people will start to take matters into their own hands and use cash again in greater numbers. We give even more power to banks and government when we live the little control we have with our money to them. |
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"What would happen if we all started using more cash?
The places that refuse it would tell you to shop elsewhere?
If 75% of potential customers offered cash and took their business elsewhere when it was declined?
I don't think 75% of people are that engaged or bothered. I doubt it's 7.5%
I think you're right. They will become bothered at the 11th hour and start placard waving "
And given the way the protest laws are going, they'll just be arrested  |
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"What would happen if we all started using more cash?
The places that refuse it would tell you to shop elsewhere?
If 75% of potential customers offered cash and took their business elsewhere when it was declined?
I don't think 75% of people are that engaged or bothered. I doubt it's 7.5%
I think you're right. They will become bothered at the 11th hour and start placard waving
And given the way the protest laws are going, they'll just be arrested "
Yep.
I'm revolting...  |
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"What would happen if we all started using more cash?
The places that refuse it would tell you to shop elsewhere?
If 75% of potential customers offered cash and took their business elsewhere when it was declined?
I don't think 75% of people are that engaged or bothered. I doubt it's 7.5%
I think you're right. They will become bothered at the 11th hour and start placard waving
And given the way the protest laws are going, they'll just be arrested
Yep.
I'm revolting... "
I was, but then I had a shower. |
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By *nkyCplCouple
over a year ago
Northampton |
"What would happen if we all started using more cash?
The places that refuse it would tell you to shop elsewhere?
If 75% of potential customers offered cash and took their business elsewhere when it was declined?
I don't think 75% of people are that engaged or bothered. I doubt it's 7.5%
I think you're right. They will become bothered at the 11th hour and start placard waving
And given the way the protest laws are going, they'll just be arrested "
We definitely don’t agree on most things, but I’d be standing next to you in a protest if they do fully take away the right to protest…it wouldn’t be peaceful either.
Not what I signed up for when joining the army and certainly not what my brother gave his life for. |
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"What would happen if we all started using more cash?
The places that refuse it would tell you to shop elsewhere?
If 75% of potential customers offered cash and took their business elsewhere when it was declined?
I don't think 75% of people are that engaged or bothered. I doubt it's 7.5%
I think you're right. They will become bothered at the 11th hour and start placard waving
And given the way the protest laws are going, they'll just be arrested
We definitely don’t agree on most things, but I’d be standing next to you in a protest if they do fully take away the right to protest…it wouldn’t be peaceful either.
Not what I signed up for when joining the army and certainly not what my brother gave his life for."
Well, holding hands is already something that can be seen as disruptive so... |
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By *nkyCplCouple
over a year ago
Northampton |
"What would happen if we all started using more cash?
The places that refuse it would tell you to shop elsewhere?
If 75% of potential customers offered cash and took their business elsewhere when it was declined?
I don't think 75% of people are that engaged or bothered. I doubt it's 7.5%
I think you're right. They will become bothered at the 11th hour and start placard waving
And given the way the protest laws are going, they'll just be arrested
We definitely don’t agree on most things, but I’d be standing next to you in a protest if they do fully take away the right to protest…it wouldn’t be peaceful either.
Not what I signed up for when joining the army and certainly not what my brother gave his life for.
Well, holding hands is already something that can be seen as disruptive so..."
Not going to get into a debate on this one matey. |
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"What would happen if we all started using more cash?
The places that refuse it would tell you to shop elsewhere?
If 75% of potential customers offered cash and took their business elsewhere when it was declined?
I don't think 75% of people are that engaged or bothered. I doubt it's 7.5%
I think you're right. They will become bothered at the 11th hour and start placard waving
And given the way the protest laws are going, they'll just be arrested
We definitely don’t agree on most things, but I’d be standing next to you in a protest if they do fully take away the right to protest…it wouldn’t be peaceful either.
Not what I signed up for when joining the army and certainly not what my brother gave his life for.
Well, holding hands is already something that can be seen as disruptive so...
Not going to get into a debate on this one matey."
Point to consider as to the scale of loss of right to protest. I'm not arguing. |
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By *nkyCplCouple
over a year ago
Northampton |
"What would happen if we all started using more cash?
The places that refuse it would tell you to shop elsewhere?
If 75% of potential customers offered cash and took their business elsewhere when it was declined?
I don't think 75% of people are that engaged or bothered. I doubt it's 7.5%
I think you're right. They will become bothered at the 11th hour and start placard waving
And given the way the protest laws are going, they'll just be arrested
We definitely don’t agree on most things, but I’d be standing next to you in a protest if they do fully take away the right to protest…it wouldn’t be peaceful either.
Not what I signed up for when joining the army and certainly not what my brother gave his life for.
Well, holding hands is already something that can be seen as disruptive so...
Not going to get into a debate on this one matey.
Point to consider as to the scale of loss of right to protest. I'm not arguing."
Whatever you say mate. |
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Yes we will stop using cash. By 2030 you will take 2 chickens and 5 home grown carrots to the shops, to exchange for 5 kilos of flour and a lamb chop. Electricity will cost half an apple per kilowatt hour. Tax will be paid at a rate of one bushell of wool for each ten sheep you own... |
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I very rarely use cash now as it is. The only time I ever have cash in my pocket is on the odd occasion that I do a little job for someone and they pay me in cash, otherwise my wage goes into the bank, all my bills are paid automatically via DD / SO and I use my card to pay for everything else, so my world for all intents and purposes is cashless but I'd hate to see the day when it is forced upon us and we don't have an option. |
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Even in Germany the last survey showed 60% of people use cash. Here we seem to wish it away in a bit of a selfish manner in my opinion forgetting that some people, and I know plenty, especially elderly only use cash. Charities, street artists etc will all suffer. Don't tell me you will pay a street artist by card. I know I won't  |
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"If they don't use cash i make a point of not using it 
Good for you. I walked out of several places that have that policy even though I had my cards with me to pay if I wanted.  "
yep but tell them whyso they know they've lost that business |
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over a year ago
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I was talking to someone did they think King Charles will be the last monarch to have his face on money. We came to the conclusion that because of his age he wouldn't but Prince William will be the last monarch to have his face on money. X |
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"If they don't use cash i make a point of not using it
Good for you. I walked out of several places that have that policy even though I had my cards with me to pay if I wanted. yep but tell them whyso they know they've lost that business "
I absolutely do, always |
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"If they don't use cash i make a point of not using it
Good for you. I walked out of several places that have that policy even though I had my cards with me to pay if I wanted. yep but tell them whyso they know they've lost that business
I absolutely do, always "
good man |
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"If they don't use cash i make a point of not using it
Good for you. I walked out of several places that have that policy even though I had my cards with me to pay if I wanted. yep but tell them whyso they know they've lost that business
I absolutely do, always good man "
I went to a cafe recently to grab a coffee and a bacon sandwich as I had parked nearby and was waiting to pick someone from an appointment they had. They did the coffee and sandwich, went to pay, she said cash only and told her she can keep it. The look on her face was priceless. I told her that such a stupid policy should be up there for me to see before I order ( as it was not) and I would never give my custom to anyone who refuses to accept cash even if I choose to pay by card from time to time. She just went very red as I was walking out of the door. |
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"Even in Germany the last survey showed 60% of people use cash. Here we seem to wish it away in a bit of a selfish manner in my opinion forgetting that some people, and I know plenty, especially elderly only use cash. Charities, street artists etc will all suffer. Don't tell me you will pay a street artist by card. I know I won't "
I saw a street artist a couple of weeks ago (I think it was leeds) with a card reader and a sign asking for donations |
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"Even in Germany the last survey showed 60% of people use cash. Here we seem to wish it away in a bit of a selfish manner in my opinion forgetting that some people, and I know plenty, especially elderly only use cash. Charities, street artists etc will all suffer. Don't tell me you will pay a street artist by card. I know I won't I saw a street artist a couple of weeks ago (I think it was leeds) with a card reader and a sign asking for donations "
I have also seen a few, they are just missing out on my donations |
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I was an early user of debit & credit cards instead of cash. In the early 1990’s.
I have now reverted to using cash for day to day purchases, and only use my credit card for larger purchases due to the protection that they offer.
I do very little online shopping and gladly avoid any establishment that refuses cash.
More and more in my social circle seem to be doing the same. |
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I don't remember the last time I used cash in the UK. I find contactless to be much more convenient. Will the society turn completely cashless? I do believe it will happen but not anytime soon. We have a long way to go. |
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"If they don't use cash i make a point of not using it
Good for you. I walked out of several places that have that policy even though I had my cards with me to pay if I wanted. yep but tell them whyso they know they've lost that business
I absolutely do, always good man
I went to a cafe recently to grab a coffee and a bacon sandwich as I had parked nearby and was waiting to pick someone from an appointment they had. They did the coffee and sandwich, went to pay, she said cash only and told her she can keep it. The look on her face was priceless. I told her that such a stupid policy should be up there for me to see before I order ( as it was not) and I would never give my custom to anyone who refuses to accept cash even if I choose to pay by card from time to time. She just went very red as I was walking out of the door. "
lol love it |
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"If they don't use cash i make a point of not using it
Good for you. I walked out of several places that have that policy even though I had my cards with me to pay if I wanted. yep but tell them whyso they know they've lost that business
I absolutely do, always good man
I went to a cafe recently to grab a coffee and a bacon sandwich as I had parked nearby and was waiting to pick someone from an appointment they had. They did the coffee and sandwich, went to pay, she said cash only and told her she can keep it. The look on her face was priceless. I told her that such a stupid policy should be up there for me to see before I order ( as it was not) and I would never give my custom to anyone who refuses to accept cash even if I choose to pay by card from time to time. She just went very red as I was walking out of the door. "
You clearly have no idea of the current running costs of maintaining a café business, margins on cooked food are down to next to nothing.
If the café owner feels that adding card commission to their already massive costs just isn't worth it then good for them for going down the cash only route.
Doesn't make them stupid, makes them knowledgeable of their business.
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"If they don't use cash i make a point of not using it
Good for you. I walked out of several places that have that policy even though I had my cards with me to pay if I wanted. yep but tell them whyso they know they've lost that business
I absolutely do, always good man
I went to a cafe recently to grab a coffee and a bacon sandwich as I had parked nearby and was waiting to pick someone from an appointment they had. They did the coffee and sandwich, went to pay, she said cash only and told her she can keep it. The look on her face was priceless. I told her that such a stupid policy should be up there for me to see before I order ( as it was not) and I would never give my custom to anyone who refuses to accept cash even if I choose to pay by card from time to time. She just went very red as I was walking out of the door.
You clearly have no idea of the current running costs of maintaining a café business, margins on cooked food are down to next to nothing.
If the café owner feels that adding card commission to their already massive costs just isn't worth it then good for them for going down the cash only route.
Doesn't make them stupid, makes them knowledgeable of their business.
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really so knowledgeable they didn't think to mention it before payment, surely money /cash is better than nothing? |
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"If they don't use cash i make a point of not using it
Good for you. I walked out of several places that have that policy even though I had my cards with me to pay if I wanted. yep but tell them whyso they know they've lost that business
I absolutely do, always good man
I went to a cafe recently to grab a coffee and a bacon sandwich as I had parked nearby and was waiting to pick someone from an appointment they had. They did the coffee and sandwich, went to pay, she said cash only and told her she can keep it. The look on her face was priceless. I told her that such a stupid policy should be up there for me to see before I order ( as it was not) and I would never give my custom to anyone who refuses to accept cash even if I choose to pay by card from time to time. She just went very red as I was walking out of the door. "
Because they'd just lost the money on that.
Why screw over a small business like that? |
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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago
Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands |
I use cash as much as possible, it came in handy a couple of weeks back when the card payment system at my local supermarket went down, I got some black looks when I pulled out a wad of notes, peeled of the £80 for my shopping, filled the bags and left. Manned tills as well.
I supplement my meagre pension by Wheeling & Dealing so cash is carried for when the next bargain comes along.
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"If they don't use cash i make a point of not using it
Good for you. I walked out of several places that have that policy even though I had my cards with me to pay if I wanted. yep but tell them whyso they know they've lost that business
I absolutely do, always good man
I went to a cafe recently to grab a coffee and a bacon sandwich as I had parked nearby and was waiting to pick someone from an appointment they had. They did the coffee and sandwich, went to pay, she said cash only and told her she can keep it. The look on her face was priceless. I told her that such a stupid policy should be up there for me to see before I order ( as it was not) and I would never give my custom to anyone who refuses to accept cash even if I choose to pay by card from time to time. She just went very red as I was walking out of the door.
Because they'd just lost the money on that.
Why screw over a small business like that?"
I am sorry you see it that way |
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"If they don't use cash i make a point of not using it
Good for you. I walked out of several places that have that policy even though I had my cards with me to pay if I wanted. yep but tell them whyso they know they've lost that business
I absolutely do, always good man
I went to a cafe recently to grab a coffee and a bacon sandwich as I had parked nearby and was waiting to pick someone from an appointment they had. They did the coffee and sandwich, went to pay, she said cash only and told her she can keep it. The look on her face was priceless. I told her that such a stupid policy should be up there for me to see before I order ( as it was not) and I would never give my custom to anyone who refuses to accept cash even if I choose to pay by card from time to time. She just went very red as I was walking out of the door.
You clearly have no idea of the current running costs of maintaining a café business, margins on cooked food are down to next to nothing.
If the café owner feels that adding card commission to their already massive costs just isn't worth it then good for them for going down the cash only route.
Doesn't make them stupid, makes them knowledgeable of their business.
really so knowledgeable they didn't think to mention it before payment, surely money /cash is better than nothing? "
had they mentioned it beforehand they would have had same outcome |
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"If they don't use cash i make a point of not using it
Good for you. I walked out of several places that have that policy even though I had my cards with me to pay if I wanted. yep but tell them whyso they know they've lost that business
I absolutely do, always good man
I went to a cafe recently to grab a coffee and a bacon sandwich as I had parked nearby and was waiting to pick someone from an appointment they had. They did the coffee and sandwich, went to pay, she said cash only and told her she can keep it. The look on her face was priceless. I told her that such a stupid policy should be up there for me to see before I order ( as it was not) and I would never give my custom to anyone who refuses to accept cash even if I choose to pay by card from time to time. She just went very red as I was walking out of the door.
You clearly have no idea of the current running costs of maintaining a café business, margins on cooked food are down to next to nothing.
If the café owner feels that adding card commission to their already massive costs just isn't worth it then good for them for going down the cash only route.
Doesn't make them stupid, makes them knowledgeable of their business.
really so knowledgeable they didn't think to mention it before payment, surely money /cash is better than nothing? "
They were cash ONLY |
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"If they don't use cash i make a point of not using it
Good for you. I walked out of several places that have that policy even though I had my cards with me to pay if I wanted. yep but tell them whyso they know they've lost that business
I absolutely do, always good man
I went to a cafe recently to grab a coffee and a bacon sandwich as I had parked nearby and was waiting to pick someone from an appointment they had. They did the coffee and sandwich, went to pay, she said cash only and told her she can keep it. The look on her face was priceless. I told her that such a stupid policy should be up there for me to see before I order ( as it was not) and I would never give my custom to anyone who refuses to accept cash even if I choose to pay by card from time to time. She just went very red as I was walking out of the door.
You clearly have no idea of the current running costs of maintaining a café business, margins on cooked food are down to next to nothing.
If the café owner feels that adding card commission to their already massive costs just isn't worth it then good for them for going down the cash only route.
Doesn't make them stupid, makes them knowledgeable of their business.
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I can't tell anyone how to run their business but can choose whether to give my custom. Also I hope you agree they should have told me before not assume I will be paying by card as they had no idea whether I carry one or not. |
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"If they don't use cash i make a point of not using it
Good for you. I walked out of several places that have that policy even though I had my cards with me to pay if I wanted. yep but tell them whyso they know they've lost that business
I absolutely do, always good man
I went to a cafe recently to grab a coffee and a bacon sandwich as I had parked nearby and was waiting to pick someone from an appointment they had. They did the coffee and sandwich, went to pay, she said cash only and told her she can keep it. The look on her face was priceless. I told her that such a stupid policy should be up there for me to see before I order ( as it was not) and I would never give my custom to anyone who refuses to accept cash even if I choose to pay by card from time to time. She just went very red as I was walking out of the door.
You clearly have no idea of the current running costs of maintaining a café business, margins on cooked food are down to next to nothing.
If the café owner feels that adding card commission to their already massive costs just isn't worth it then good for them for going down the cash only route.
Doesn't make them stupid, makes them knowledgeable of their business.
really so knowledgeable they didn't think to mention it before payment, surely money /cash is better than nothing?
They were cash ONLY"
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"If they don't use cash i make a point of not using it
Good for you. I walked out of several places that have that policy even though I had my cards with me to pay if I wanted. yep but tell them whyso they know they've lost that business
I absolutely do, always good man
I went to a cafe recently to grab a coffee and a bacon sandwich as I had parked nearby and was waiting to pick someone from an appointment they had. They did the coffee and sandwich, went to pay, she said cash only and told her she can keep it. The look on her face was priceless. I told her that such a stupid policy should be up there for me to see before I order ( as it was not) and I would never give my custom to anyone who refuses to accept cash even if I choose to pay by card from time to time. She just went very red as I was walking out of the door.
You clearly have no idea of the current running costs of maintaining a café business, margins on cooked food are down to next to nothing.
If the café owner feels that adding card commission to their already massive costs just isn't worth it then good for them for going down the cash only route.
Doesn't make them stupid, makes them knowledgeable of their business.
I can't tell anyone how to run their business but can choose whether to give my custom. Also I hope you agree they should have told me before not assume I will be paying by card as they had no idea whether I carry one or not. "
You clearly stated that they said "Cash Only" |
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"If they don't use cash i make a point of not using it
Good for you. I walked out of several places that have that policy even though I had my cards with me to pay if I wanted. yep but tell them whyso they know they've lost that business
I absolutely do, always good man
I went to a cafe recently to grab a coffee and a bacon sandwich as I had parked nearby and was waiting to pick someone from an appointment they had. They did the coffee and sandwich, went to pay, she said cash only and told her she can keep it. The look on her face was priceless. I told her that such a stupid policy should be up there for me to see before I order ( as it was not) and I would never give my custom to anyone who refuses to accept cash even if I choose to pay by card from time to time. She just went very red as I was walking out of the door.
You clearly have no idea of the current running costs of maintaining a café business, margins on cooked food are down to next to nothing.
If the café owner feels that adding card commission to their already massive costs just isn't worth it then good for them for going down the cash only route.
Doesn't make them stupid, makes them knowledgeable of their business.
I can't tell anyone how to run their business but can choose whether to give my custom. Also I hope you agree they should have told me before not assume I will be paying by card as they had no idea whether I carry one or not.
You clearly stated that they said "Cash Only""
No, I said the opposite. They never told me until I got to pay or had any sign displaying that anywhere |
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Earlier this week another milestone was reached in the creation of the UK CBDC
Literally by 2030 we’ll be on a similar system to Chinese Social Credit with us bringing in CBDC scary times if you ask me!
Mr "
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"We're almost there. Places like London and Bristol are virtually cash free anyway.  oh no their not
Was in a bar in Bristol recently. Wouldn't take cash  a bar lol thats ridiculous they'll be closing down soon "
It was rammed. Down by Broad Quay. |
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
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"We're almost there. Places like London and Bristol are virtually cash free anyway. oh no their not
Was in a bar in Bristol recently. Wouldn't take cash a bar lol thats ridiculous they'll be closing down soon
It was rammed. Down by Broad Quay. "
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"If they don't use cash i make a point of not using it
Good for you. I walked out of several places that have that policy even though I had my cards with me to pay if I wanted. yep but tell them whyso they know they've lost that business
I absolutely do, always good man
I went to a cafe recently to grab a coffee and a bacon sandwich as I had parked nearby and was waiting to pick someone from an appointment they had. They did the coffee and sandwich, went to pay, she said cash only and told her she can keep it. The look on her face was priceless. I told her that such a stupid policy should be up there for me to see before I order ( as it was not) and I would never give my custom to anyone who refuses to accept cash even if I choose to pay by card from time to time. She just went very red as I was walking out of the door.
Because they'd just lost the money on that.
Why screw over a small business like that?
I am sorry you see it that way "
Seems factual to me.
They used labour and resources, on minimal margins, and you didn't pay them for it.
I'd rather pay by card, but if I've ordered something, I have an obligation to pay for it (unless defective etc).
This was a dick move. |
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It’s coming. I’ve no doubt. It’s a control thing. Tax thing and along with the 15 minute city it’s being introduced through stealth and making us think it’s a good thing |
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"I hope not. I get paid with cash and I would like to keep it that way, so long as I can use it. "
I think in the next 10-15 years yes. I use cash still most of the time, and get looked at very strange when i pull a note out instead of card, or phone. |
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"I hope not. I get paid with cash and I would like to keep it that way, so long as I can use it.
I think in the next 10-15 years yes. I use cash still most of the time, and get looked at very strange when i pull a note out instead of card, or phone. "
I regularly pay with cash and always try to have cash on my wallet. My experience is that less than 5% of businesses I use are card only. A similar number are cash only too
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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago
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gbnews.com/cash
Petition to save cash
The problem with digital currency is those who issue it control when where and on what it is spent.Future scenario:- you go into McDonald's for example,card declined you've already had one junk meal this week,go into a pub,card declined, you've already had four pints this week.Its starting to happen in China and Holland with the social credits system.Now the bank of England want a digital currency.Cash is freedom.Lose it YOU lose YOUR freedom. |
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"Not for many a year, we have retail and hospitality businesses and are seeing a resurgence in the use of cash since last autumn.
Doubtless it will come in the future but certainly not in my lifetime."
A local cafe put a sign up asking for customers to use cash, as they had to pay out £450 last month for using card payments. |
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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago
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"Not for many a year, we have retail and hospitality businesses and are seeing a resurgence in the use of cash since last autumn.
Doubtless it will come in the future but certainly not in my lifetime.
A local cafe put a sign up asking for customers to use cash, as they had to pay out £450 last month for using card payments."
So many people think the machines and transactions are cost free.When I stood at fairs people used to make smart arsed comments when I didn't have a card machine,I used to tell them if you want to be trendy or have the so called convenience of cashless you will have to pay for it,my prices are going up to cover the cost of the machine.They quickly found some cash or went to the nearest cash machine. |
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Already set and here, whats the great Re-set about then??
All by Design for more full on control over the mere Masses. Yet keep them in fighting over,post code wars, imigration upomgst & much more. Abit like on here!!
Before we all know it,it will be cashless,coz all our info is in one place. The chip will follow next.
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"It’s pretty close to all ready being here
Don’t like cashless at all prefer cash
As if I only got £20 on me that’s all I can spend
What you reakom it was Designed for??
If I got plastic on me I can spend everything I have "
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"What would happen if we all started using more cash?"
It cant and wont!
Its like thinkng a wish will come true,wishfull thinkng!!
Reality is far from what we just percieve it to be.
Just like on here,how we have followed and formed to change and some trends.
Daily we are being formed and molded and we dont notice that chip away of us is crumbling.
Some yes will hold on,but the sheer numbers show the change. |
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Think it is inevitable yes! Unfortunately! Toilet entry is card alot of places like 20p! our drinks vending machine at work is as well 30p fir a hot choc on my card think it will end alot of things though like boot sales garage sales x |
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We are starting to see it already, COVID saw a reluctance to accept cash and that has carried on. More retailers will move to cars only sales and that we make cash pointless.
The positive is that all the people working for cash and not paying taxes will be fucked. |
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"We are starting to see it already, COVID saw a reluctance to accept cash and that has carried on. More retailers will move to cars only sales and that we make cash pointless.
The positive is that all the people working for cash and not paying taxes will be fucked."
Not sure that the extra couple of million from those eeking out an existence for cash is comparable to the multiple billions corporations such as amazon for example dodges... Where perhaps our tax inspectors efforts would be better focussed if that is really the reason. |
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Cash must always be available for everybody to use every day or we are in the lap of the gods. Cashless society is driven by corporations which already have far too much power and influence. If a pub is card only I walk out so do all my drinking buddies. The advantages are the typical of modernism these days where everybody has to Sacrifice to fight the very few criminals that the police can't do their job catching by usual means .. |
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"We are starting to see it already, COVID saw a reluctance to accept cash and that has carried on. More retailers will move to cars only sales and that we make cash pointless.
The positive is that all the people working for cash and not paying taxes will be fucked."
Including you then you Muppet .. millions of people are paid by cash and long may it continue. Far more financial crime is now committed with cashless fraud than cash. The Inland revenue isn't in one bit concerned with cash payments not quite adding up .. they have much bigger organised fraud that's nothing to do with cash to chase instead, and that's from one of their inspectors 3 months ago when we were randomly picked for a tax investigation. So as usual modernist ways are kicking the wee guy and only work into the hands of the corporations, which are the ones ripping everybody off from food prices to energy bills.
Use cash.
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
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The more people pay with phone and card and have telephone banking the more high street banks will close and the nearer it gets, no more disappearing off the grid traceable wherever you go |
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By *arkus1812Man
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I have just offered my 13yr old Grandson one days work a week during the forthcoming school holidays, a daily rate of pay was offered to which his response was , Thats fine but it will be cash won't it. |
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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago
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"We are starting to see it already, COVID saw a reluctance to accept cash and that has carried on. More retailers will move to cars only sales and that we make cash pointless.
The positive is that all the people working for cash and not paying taxes will be fucked.
Including you then you Muppet .. millions of people are paid by cash and long may it continue. Far more financial crime is now committed with cashless fraud than cash. The Inland revenue isn't in one bit concerned with cash payments not quite adding up .. they have much bigger organised fraud that's nothing to do with cash to chase instead, and that's from one of their inspectors 3 months ago when we were randomly picked for a tax investigation. So as usual modernist ways are kicking the wee guy and only work into the hands of the corporations, which are the ones ripping everybody off from food prices to energy bills.
Use cash.
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
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"Cash must always be available for everybody to use every day or we are in the lap of the gods. Cashless society is driven by corporations which already have far too much power and influence. If a pub is card only I walk out so do all my drinking buddies. The advantages are the typical of modernism these days where everybody has to Sacrifice to fight the very few criminals that the police can't do their job catching by usual means .. "
good for you the pub local to me is cashless and the landlord swears by it literally his staff opened tabs to loads at the weekend and many people walked out without paying lol |
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"Cash and cash handling is a business in itself with employees(who fills cash machines for example).It's worth around £2 billion a year to our economy."
And people used to put coins into the back of their televisions which had businesses and people collecting the cash ... things change ... |
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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago
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"Cash and cash handling is a business in itself with employees(who fills cash machines for example).It's worth around £2 billion a year to our economy.
And people used to put coins into the back of their televisions which had businesses and people collecting the cash ... things change ... "
So let's sack everyone in the cash business and lose £2 billion out of the economy.sounds like the mathematical and economic genius of a certain labour politician. |
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"We are starting to see it already, COVID saw a reluctance to accept cash and that has carried on. More retailers will move to cars only sales and that we make cash pointless.
The positive is that all the people working for cash and not paying taxes will be fucked.
Including you then you Muppet .. millions of people are paid by cash and long may it continue. Far more financial crime is now committed with cashless fraud than cash. The Inland revenue isn't in one bit concerned with cash payments not quite adding up .. they have much bigger organised fraud that's nothing to do with cash to chase instead, and that's from one of their inspectors 3 months ago when we were randomly picked for a tax investigation. So as usual modernist ways are kicking the wee guy and only work into the hands of the corporations, which are the ones ripping everybody off from food prices to energy bills.
Use cash.
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Ditto well wtitten and voiced rightly so!
Man out of my own very heart!!
Wake up people to what really is going on!! |
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"Everything is moving so fast,all they need is public approval and game over.
Too many sheep willing to go along with whatever gets put forward.What with phones,cards and other digital forms of paying sadly it's already here.#Peace and Love"
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"Cash and cash handling is a business in itself with employees(who fills cash machines for example).It's worth around £2 billion a year to our economy.
And people used to put coins into the back of their televisions which had businesses and people collecting the cash ... things change ...
So let's sack everyone in the cash business and lose £2 billion out of the economy.sounds like the mathematical and economic genius of a certain labour politician."
Some of the jobs move to higher paid banking and IT jobs ... it's called progress ... |
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"What would happen if we all started using more cash?
The places that refuse it would tell you to shop elsewhere?
If 75% of potential customers offered cash and took their business elsewhere when it was declined?
I don't think 75% of people are that engaged or bothered. I doubt it's 7.5%
I think you're right. They will become bothered at the 11th hour and start placard waving
And given the way the protest laws are going, they'll just be arrested
We definitely don’t agree on most things, but I’d be standing next to you in a protest if they do fully take away the right to protest…it wouldn’t be peaceful either.
Not what I signed up for when joining the army and certainly not what my brother gave his life for."
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By *ndycoinsMan
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"Cash and cash handling is a business in itself with employees(who fills cash machines for example).It's worth around £2 billion a year to our economy.
And people used to put coins into the back of their televisions which had businesses and people collecting the cash ... things change ...
So let's sack everyone in the cash business and lose £2 billion out of the economy.sounds like the mathematical and economic genius of a certain labour politician.
Some of the jobs move to higher paid banking and IT jobs ... it's called progress ... "
Would they be the ones who are not qualified in the tech industry,don't want re training in that industry(that they didn't train for and join in the first place),likewise the banking sector which has the added hurdle of FCA compliance and FPC regulations.Even a second hand car salesman offering finance or extended warranty needs yearly FCA training,Examination and licensing.They will go to another low or lower paid job.Standing still is called "no progress" |
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"We are starting to see it already, COVID saw a reluctance to accept cash and that has carried on. More retailers will move to cars only sales and that we make cash pointless.
The positive is that all the people working for cash and not paying taxes will be fucked.
Including you then you Muppet .. millions of people are paid by cash and long may it continue. Far more financial crime is now committed with cashless fraud than cash. The Inland revenue isn't in one bit concerned with cash payments not quite adding up .. they have much bigger organised fraud that's nothing to do with cash to chase instead, and that's from one of their inspectors 3 months ago when we were randomly picked for a tax investigation. So as usual modernist ways are kicking the wee guy and only work into the hands of the corporations, which are the ones ripping everybody off from food prices to energy bills.
Use cash.
Ditto well wtitten and voiced rightly so!
Man out of my own very heart!!
Wake up people to what really is going on!! "
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"What would happen if we all started using more cash?
The places that refuse it would tell you to shop elsewhere?
If 75% of potential customers offered cash and took their business elsewhere when it was declined?
I don't think 75% of people are that engaged or bothered. I doubt it's 7.5%
I think you're right. They will become bothered at the 11th hour and start placard waving
And given the way the protest laws are going, they'll just be arrested
We definitely don’t agree on most things, but I’d be standing next to you in a protest if they do fully take away the right to protest…it wouldn’t be peaceful either.
Not what I signed up for when joining the army and certainly not what my brother gave his life for."
No one joined to help remove freedom.Thank you and your late brother for your service.Dont leave the GSM's hidden away in a box,get them out on display. |
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"Cash and cash handling is a business in itself with employees(who fills cash machines for example).It's worth around £2 billion a year to our economy.
And people used to put coins into the back of their televisions which had businesses and people collecting the cash ... things change ...
So let's sack everyone in the cash business and lose £2 billion out of the economy.sounds like the mathematical and economic genius of a certain labour politician.
Some of the jobs move to higher paid banking and IT jobs ... it's called progress ...
Would they be the ones who are not qualified in the tech industry,don't want re training in that industry(that they didn't train for and join in the first place),likewise the banking sector which has the added hurdle of FCA compliance and FPC regulations.Even a second hand car salesman offering finance or extended warranty needs yearly FCA training,Examination and licensing.They will go to another low or lower paid job.Standing still is called "no progress""
Those collecting cash and filling machines are mostly on minimum wage so moving to another job on the same pay has no impact. If they wish to retrain then they could and earn more ... but they could have done this already if they wanted. Anyway, I figure you don't understand how business needs evolve and you're just looking for an argument so this will be my last response on the matter. BTW I work in IT ... sometimes in the Finance sector ... go figure! |
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