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I don't see how it's ok to force customers to pay a certain way … even cash only. Cash only places are a bit better in that anyone can have cash … credit cards not everyone has, either they're too young or they have bad credit … it alienates a lot of potential customers.
It's not fair to deny someone service IMO just b/c they can't pay how you want them to.
One thing I noticed about most of the cashless businesses here is that they tend to cater to a more upscale crowd who's guaranteed to have some kind of plastic to pay with. You'll never see a corner bodega or nail salon go this route.
This. I rarely carry cash, and use Apple Pay/credit cards to pay for everything (why not when they literally pay you to use them with rewards).
That being said, cash is legal tender and businesses should have to take it as such.
For the love of God, that is *NOT* what "legal tender" means.
"Cash is a legal tender for all public and private debts. The law does not say you can’t restrict customers from paying with cash. According to the federal government, you are not required to accept cash payments."
All USC/federal government means by "legal tender" is that USD is currency of land and has same value in Maine as it does in California.
How those dollars are "paid" is another matter. Long as transaction (checks, credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, money orders, wire transfer, etc..) are done in USD that is sufficient and must be accepted. You cannot pay some one or a business in USA with Euros, nor can they be forced to accept.
For the record pennies, dimes, and nickles are "legal tender" but not everyone (including government agencies) are thrilled nor even in some cases will accept.
One thing I noticed about most of the cashless businesses here is that they tend to cater to a more upscale crowd who's guaranteed to have some kind of plastic to pay with. You'll never see a corner bodega or nail salon go this route.
Amazing that businesses know who their clientele! If 99% of people are using card, it doesn't make sense to accept cash as there is a lot of overhead.
If 99% of people are using cash, the business would be gone if they only took card. They may not take card in order to save on that overhead.
Why does the government need to decide for businesses?
For the love of God, that is *NOT* what "legal tender" means.
"Cash is a legal tender for all public and private debts. The law does not say you can’t restrict customers from paying with cash. According to the federal government, you are not required to accept cash payments."
All USC/federal government means by "legal tender" is that USD is currency of land and has same value in Maine as it does in California.
How those dollars are "paid" is another matter. Long as transaction (checks, credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, money orders, wire transfer, etc..) are done in USD that is sufficient and must be accepted. You cannot pay some one or a business in USA with Euros, nor can they be forced to accept.
For the record pennies, dimes, and nickles are "legal tender" but not everyone (including government agencies) are thrilled nor even in some cases will accept.
$10? Around my way the minimum is $5 for debit card, $10 for credit card in those types of stores. But who nowadays is using a credit card to go shop at a dollar store? Think.
I've had cards compromised, but it's never cost me anything. I see this as a major advantage of credit (not debit) cards. Lose cash, you're out the cash, lose a credit card, they send you a new one. Have cash stolen (either physically or by fraud), you're out the cash. Some uses your CC fraudulently the CC company/bank eats it. If the card gets stolen, see above for lost card. So from a safety standpoint, I prefer CCs to cash.
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Originally Posted by Kefir King
I like cards but I have been compromised several times through credit card fraud.
Good to see all these people staying it should be up to the business to decide. Where were all of you during the smoking ban debate?
Eventually comrade, the party will decide what businesses you can patronize.
What? Are you advocating a return to smoking in bars and restaurants?
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