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Is cash dead in Australia? (nord.pub)
submitted 1 day ago by to c/australia@aussie.zone
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I mean, since the last time I've visited: it seems like no one ever carries it. I prefer it because CC charge additional fees (which end up making the item cost more) I have a small rant about that: STOP RIPPING OFF PEOPLE WITH THOSE SURCHARGES?! (It should be 0 rather than 1%) as it may seem trivial, they add up overtime. Are stores allowed to refuse cash payments outright despite them being legal tender?

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[–] 11 points 1 day ago (1 child)

I take the time to get cash out once a week and use it at smaller places. You can save anywhere between 1-10% paying cash at the right places

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  • [–] [S] 4 points 1 day ago (7 children)

    When I visited as a tourist, why do ATMs only disperse $50 bills upon withdrawing large sums (i.e. $500) when Australia clearly has a $100 bill? Why does it exist when barely anyone uses it for regular transactions?

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  • [–] 3 points 1 day ago

    For some reason ATMs here only do $20s and $50s. You'd have to go into the bank or a supermarket to get $100 notes.

    Places would prefer $20s anyway. So I get out an amount that means I'll get a couple like $180 so it's a good mix

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