Cashless society......problem for many.

[classic33]

I imagine it's a big difference for the busker; they'd have to pay a percentage to the company.

That'll be why the tip of £1 shows on the screen.

 

[Slick]

If someone's going to clone your cash card with a contactless card reader, it'll just as likely be anyone in any shop that uses them. Not sure if it's even possible.

There's a couple of shops I wouldn't use my card either.

 

[albion]

I saw a busker with one a few weeks ago... set up in her hat with a sign saying it's been set to take a £1 contactless donation. What is the world coming to!

I have not carried coins for several years now. However I always keep one note within my phone sleeve.

 

[MontyVeda]

I have not carried coins for several years now. However I always keep one note within my phone sleeve.

I'm much the same, but without the note in my phone because i don't bother taking that many places either. I like to travel light. Just a cash card and a pair of glasses.

 

[classic33]

If someone's going to clone your cash card with a contactless card reader, it'll just as likely be anyone in any shop that uses them. Not sure if it's even possible.

Don't need to clone the card, you give your account information over when you use your card.

 

[Gillstay]

Our local "Big Issue" seller had a card reader last year.

So is the bank is getting a cut from a charitable donation to the homeless ?

 

[classic33]

So is the bank is getting a cut from a charitable donation to the homeless ?

Around 1.7% per transaction.

 

[Andy in Germany]

I didn't realise how far the march of cashless had advanced in the UK. Most transactions at work are still cash; someone bought a 195€ bike today and paid cash for it.

 

[Andy in Germany]

So is the bank is getting a cut from a charitable donation to the homeless ?

It's a sale. This is important because it means the seller is earning money, not living off charity.

 

[classic33]

I didn't realise how far the march of cachless had advanced in the UK. Most transactions at work are still cash; someone bought a 195€ bike today and paid cash for it.

Online shopping increased three and a half years ago, with a slight fear of handling something that someone else had touched. Others tried to help the shop staff.

Now it, along with self-scanning is coming back to bite the stores.

 

[Sharky]

During the lockdown, I went into our local bakers to buy some crusty rolls. At the till, I produced my debit card, only to be told they only took cash!

Surprised, considering it was lockdown and they were handling food. Left the rolls on the counter and crossed the road to the Coop and have never been back.

Suspician that cash sales were higher than reported on their tax returns.

 

[Electric_Andy]

My local kebab shop is permanently cash only. There is a free cash point in the shop next door. The kebabs are actually horrible but I was desperate. I've no issue with cash preferred, but cash only seems a bit strange to me

 

[Adam4868]

I'm cash only th vast majority of the time.I have a card machine for work,think it's a izettle.Easy enough to use as it connects to your phone.But a card is a last resort for me....went to a concert in Manchester recently and everything was card only !
Win win as my partner had to pay for everything on her card 😁

 

[Alex321]

I saw a busker with one a few weeks ago... set up in her hat with a sign saying it's been set to take a £1 contactless donation. What is the world coming to!

We have the same for our Morris dancing, when we pass the hat around for donations, we can take contactless.

 

[Alex321]

Don't need to clone the card, you give your account information over when you use your card.

Not in a way that is accessible. And when you use your phone for contactless payment, it doesn't even actually use your real card number.