I went out with mates the other night, including one who had flown in from Canada that day. We went to a local chain pub and had a meal and a few beers, it came to about £18 a head. My Canadian mate had cash, but the pub said they don't take cash.
Not a big deal as one of us stuck his bit on our card and he paid us the cash but talking around friends, people have different views.
My ex-banker mate said they aren't allowed to refuse it as it is legal tender - I think this is possibly untrue so long as they have signs up saying they don't take cash, but I'm unsure.
I barely ever carry cash these days as nearly everyone seems to be happy with me paying by "phone". The exception I can think of its the local chippy which won't take cards for under £10.
One small local retailer told me they HAD to now take cards for any transactions, however small. I'm not sure that's a legal requirement, maybe hos store chain, but I paid for something for 70p with the phone.
I know a number of oldies who struggle with using the phone to pay for parking. They'd sooner grumble like mad (repeatedly) rather than trying to follow the instructions!) and ignore that you can also pay by text or by calling a number (I understand!).
I know that cash suits some (and sometimes for very good reasons, but it does seem to be well on it's way out out of fashion now.
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