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Is cash dead in Australia? (nord.pub)
submitted 2 days 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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[–] 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 child)

It's good news for OP who is railing against surcharges.

Having and using a debit card is functionally mandatory in Australia, so I don't see anything better short of the government legislating GNU Taler acceptance.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

    Ya, but it’s just a hidden surcharge (per my understanding). That sounds worse.

    Edit: not disagreeing. I think publicly owned payment systems that don’t charge more than operating costs are absolutely necessary (in Canada too).

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