A lot of this is being pushed by insurance companies, because it’s less risky for robberies if the cash available is very limited. It’s also a great way for the government to trace everything.
It’s also a great way for the government to trace everything.
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Yep. It’s what the government wants.
A lot of this is being pushed by CREDIT CARD COMPANIES who stand to make more profit.
I would refuse to do business with any store that refused cash simply because it should be MY choice whether or not to use a card or cash, not the vendors choice.
These days, you can rent an in-store safe from your bank, equipped with bill and coin acceptors and an internet connection.
Every few days, an armored car stops by to empty it. In the meantime, as you feed cash into it, it credits the amount to your account immediately, eliminating float. Example.