That’s put a sad image in my head. I’d say the alienation elderly people feel in this technological age is very depressing.
> “When the girl saw me with cash in my hand and said she couldn’t take it. I just want to watch Indiana Bones and the Temple of Boobs. I only leave the house once a week. And it’s only ever to watch a porno.”
Poor guy
Whereas in Mahon point Omniplex in cork recently I was told they were cash ONLY at the till and if I wanted to use my card I had to go to the touchscreens.
Sue them.
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They turned me away too when I tried to barter with a dozen fresh eggs in return for a ticket
Was in Dublin airport a few months ago early in morning was getting breakfast at that cafe in the new terminal with the bar I forget the name. I was ok scanning the barcode and ordering but my god about 8 elderly couples came in without any idea and the dope that greeted them and brought them to their seats wouldn’t take the time to show anyone how to order online and flat out refused cash. One guy was beyond frustrated and was actually pleading and just just waves her hand and said I can’t help you and walked away she had zero time for the customers. My partner and I tried to help one couple before we left and they just gave up as they went to McDonald’s up the escalator it was just sick to see.
I know that girl was likely told not to engage with people who won’t use their phones but just didn’t seem to be any real need for it like is customer service no longer a thing it’s like sink or swim with some stuff
Is there a legal precedent for businesses to refuse cash?
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Hehe. I rocked up to a little cafe, maybe 20 seats. Ordered a brekkie, went to pay, was told only cash of a weekend.
I’d non, and the petrol station next doors cash machine was out of order and they didn’t do cash back.
Explained to them catch ya next time, byeeee, cashier was like the machine is broke, we need cash payment, I was all, sorry then I’ve literally not got any cash. See ya next time.
Suddenly, oh look, the card terminal is working again.
Paid by card. Since COVID, I’ve probably only had about 500 euros in cash transactions.
FFS, my window cleaner has an app and a little white box and can accept card payments.
It’s not a conspiracy theory that we’re constantly being pushed away from cash
On one hand it makes life very streamline for businesses as it means no holding cash on the premises, having to balance floats etc
But the independence that comes with cash is very important, we really need to hold onto it
Fyi
> Individual transactions are governed by contract law in Ireland and terms of settling credit includes payment methods. This means that at present, as long as a business notifies customers in advance that they only accept payment in certain specified methods, they can legally refuse cash.
> Irish businesses will be forced to accept cash under new rules which politicians say will stop shoppers being “left behind”. Supermarkets, pharmacies and corner shops will have to accept physical cash, with other types of shops and retailers being exempted, under rules which were signed off by the cabinet on Tuesday.
Mostly cashless myself but I still like to have the choice.
I’ve been in a couple of places who charge more for using a card vs cash actually. Pint of Guinness is €5 cash in place near me, €5.20 if you pay by card.
Why didn’t he pay with his debit card? If he can use it to withdraw cash from an ATM he can use it to pay for a cinema ticket.
It was a Monday night. I’m sure the place wasn’t sold out. Why didn’t she just let him in, even if she couldn’t take the cash.
Isn’t there legislation coming in to prevent this or at least minimise ot?
No, I’m pretty sure that legal tender must be accepted by law. I hate how we treat the older members of our society after squeezing out as much labour as we can from them in their working years. It’s so worrying to see as a member of an aging nation.
Keep cash alive , fuck the tax man
This cash business is getting completely out of control. Before we know it we will need cash to pay for everything!
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That’s put a sad image in my head. I’d say the alienation elderly people feel in this technological age is very depressing.
> “When the girl saw me with cash in my hand and said she couldn’t take it. I just want to watch Indiana Bones and the Temple of Boobs. I only leave the house once a week. And it’s only ever to watch a porno.”
Poor guy
Whereas in Mahon point Omniplex in cork recently I was told they were cash ONLY at the till and if I wanted to use my card I had to go to the touchscreens.
Sue them.
[deleted]
They turned me away too when I tried to barter with a dozen fresh eggs in return for a ticket
Was in Dublin airport a few months ago early in morning was getting breakfast at that cafe in the new terminal with the bar I forget the name. I was ok scanning the barcode and ordering but my god about 8 elderly couples came in without any idea and the dope that greeted them and brought them to their seats wouldn’t take the time to show anyone how to order online and flat out refused cash. One guy was beyond frustrated and was actually pleading and just just waves her hand and said I can’t help you and walked away she had zero time for the customers. My partner and I tried to help one couple before we left and they just gave up as they went to McDonald’s up the escalator it was just sick to see.
I know that girl was likely told not to engage with people who won’t use their phones but just didn’t seem to be any real need for it like is customer service no longer a thing it’s like sink or swim with some stuff
Someone needs to teach him how to torrent
“We announced on 4th September 2020 that we will continue to provide contactless transactions free of charge *until further notice*.” [https://aib.ie/help-and-guidance/personal-current-account-fee-changes-faqs](https://aib.ie/help-and-guidance/personal-current-account-fee-changes-faqs)
You can be sure that when cash is gone the bankers will have a little taste of every transaction.
https://preview.redd.it/tj1svf57wehc1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3af2ee6cc010c69784767a0e25121b64b8b058f2
The Savoy have done this before
Is there a legal precedent for businesses to refuse cash?
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Hehe. I rocked up to a little cafe, maybe 20 seats. Ordered a brekkie, went to pay, was told only cash of a weekend.
I’d non, and the petrol station next doors cash machine was out of order and they didn’t do cash back.
Explained to them catch ya next time, byeeee, cashier was like the machine is broke, we need cash payment, I was all, sorry then I’ve literally not got any cash. See ya next time.
Suddenly, oh look, the card terminal is working again.
Paid by card. Since COVID, I’ve probably only had about 500 euros in cash transactions.
FFS, my window cleaner has an app and a little white box and can accept card payments.
It’s not a conspiracy theory that we’re constantly being pushed away from cash
On one hand it makes life very streamline for businesses as it means no holding cash on the premises, having to balance floats etc
But the independence that comes with cash is very important, we really need to hold onto it
Fyi
> Individual transactions are governed by contract law in Ireland and terms of settling credit includes payment methods. This means that at present, as long as a business notifies customers in advance that they only accept payment in certain specified methods, they can legally refuse cash.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41080157.html
> Irish businesses will be forced to accept cash under new rules which politicians say will stop shoppers being “left behind”. Supermarkets, pharmacies and corner shops will have to accept physical cash, with other types of shops and retailers being exempted, under rules which were signed off by the cabinet on Tuesday.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/banking/ireland-force-businesses-accept-cash/
Mostly cashless myself but I still like to have the choice.
I’ve been in a couple of places who charge more for using a card vs cash actually. Pint of Guinness is €5 cash in place near me, €5.20 if you pay by card.
Why didn’t he pay with his debit card? If he can use it to withdraw cash from an ATM he can use it to pay for a cinema ticket.
It was a Monday night. I’m sure the place wasn’t sold out. Why didn’t she just let him in, even if she couldn’t take the cash.
Isn’t there legislation coming in to prevent this or at least minimise ot?
No, I’m pretty sure that legal tender must be accepted by law. I hate how we treat the older members of our society after squeezing out as much labour as we can from them in their working years. It’s so worrying to see as a member of an aging nation.
Keep cash alive , fuck the tax man
This cash business is getting completely out of control. Before we know it we will need cash to pay for everything!
