It has been illegal for New York businesses to discriminate against cash users since November 2020, and the city has been busy ever since ensuring holdouts are aware that, in the Big Apple, payment choice cannot be denied.
Under the law, businesses with physical premises must accept cash, or else offer a machine that will convert cash to a balance on a prepaid card. Sponsored by then-Councilman Ritchie Torres, it ensures everyone has equal access to goods and services, regardless of their personal circumstances or payment preference.
