Petition · past parliament
Pass legislation that all retail outlets must accept cash payments.
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
To pass legislation making it mandatory for all retail outlets such as shops, bars, cafes, restaurants to accept cash as a method of payment.
Not accepting cash discriminates against those who have difficulty budgeting and those on low incomes.
It has been proved that people spend more when paying by card (or phone) compared to paying by cash.
Digital payment often depends on internet connectivity and electrical power.
Card systems are susceptible to fraud which cash is not.
It has been proved that people spend more when paying by card (or phone) compared to paying by cash.
Digital payment often depends on internet connectivity and electrical power.
Card systems are susceptible to fraud which cash is not.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Make it illegal for retail and hospitality businesses to refuse cash as payment : Make it illegal for retail and hospitality businesses to refuse cash as payment
Timeline
| 21 Apr 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Apr 2024 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
26 Apr 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.