Chorlton street to become country's first ever 'cashless' shopping area in one day experiment
Jun 21, 2014
For today only, shops and businesses on Beech Road in Chorlton will accept only debit and credit card payments and no notes or coins
A street in South Manchester is to be the country’s first ever ‘cashless’ shopping area in a special experiment.
For today only, shops and businesses on Beech Road will accept only debit and credit card payments and no notes or coins.
The British Retail Consortium revealed earlier this month that cash use has dropped 14 per cent in the past five years and experts predict physical currency will disappear inside 20 years.
So the ‘cashless day’ is being used as to test customers and business reaction to the idea.
Bars, restaurants, takeaways, bakery, hairdressers, convenience store, deli, boutiques are among those who have agreed to scrap cash payments for the day.
Mary Paul, who runs Magic Balloons on Princess Parkway, and is a member of the Beech Road traders association, said: “Businesses can see the way things are going with more money being taken on cards across the board, so this is a very interesting glimpse into the future for all of us.”
Shopper Nicola Byrne said: “The convenience of card payments is something I take for granted now and while I still use cash for small purchases out of habit this experiment shows that getting everything you need with no cash in your purse is an easy experience.”
The experiment is the idea of card payment provider Handepay.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/beech-road-chorlton-street-become-7304416
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mudra
Jun 21, 2014
For today only, shops and businesses on Beech Road in Chorlton will accept only debit and credit card payments and no notes or coins
A street in South Manchester is to be the country’s first ever ‘cashless’ shopping area in a special experiment.
For today only, shops and businesses on Beech Road will accept only debit and credit card payments and no notes or coins.
The British Retail Consortium revealed earlier this month that cash use has dropped 14 per cent in the past five years and experts predict physical currency will disappear inside 20 years.
So the ‘cashless day’ is being used as to test customers and business reaction to the idea.
Bars, restaurants, takeaways, bakery, hairdressers, convenience store, deli, boutiques are among those who have agreed to scrap cash payments for the day.
Mary Paul, who runs Magic Balloons on Princess Parkway, and is a member of the Beech Road traders association, said: “Businesses can see the way things are going with more money being taken on cards across the board, so this is a very interesting glimpse into the future for all of us.”
Shopper Nicola Byrne said: “The convenience of card payments is something I take for granted now and while I still use cash for small purchases out of habit this experiment shows that getting everything you need with no cash in your purse is an easy experience.”
The experiment is the idea of card payment provider Handepay.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/beech-road-chorlton-street-become-7304416
Love Always
mudra
