Apparitions of a Cashless Society and an Online connected Life

[PhilT]

@Sundowner

I would be interested to know where one stands if an establishment states that it only accepts cashless transactions.

While not a generalised start in this other topic, it discusses (and links therein answer it for Australia).

Consumer rights on payment methods and different charges for these

If anyone can help, I would like to know what consumer rights we might have in relation to: a) the range of payment methods offered to customers by utility services; b) transparency about these prior to customers signing on; and c) differing charges and due dates for different payment methods, such as charges when you make a payment by or before the actual due date but before their (arbitrarily) stipulated ‘payment processing’ period before due date. There is a concerted effort by many utili…

Basically an Australian business can accept or decline any payment type it wants, including cash.

@Sundowner

when it happens, the flow on effect can be very time consuming and costly. Until there is a far more reliable service, I think a cashless society will be many years away.

Yes! If ever, or in our great great grandchildren’s lifetimes.