The sign—shared on the Australia subreddit—attracted a variety of comments, with the most popular expressing admiration for the businesses clearly stating their preference while continuing to support other payment options. Other small business owners were supportive, explaining that their electronic payment providers took a percentage of every sale, making cash more profitable.
Responding to someone asking what the advantage of cash is for the customer, another commenter explained how using banknotes and coins help them budget. Their physical nature allows for an instant visual reminder of how much is left, and ‘if you have $20 on hand you can only spend $20.’
Over on Facebook, a similar discussion took place around The Corner Café in Melbourne, which has posted signs declaring ‘CASH IS KING! CARD ALSO WELCOME!’ While some commenters preferred paying by card, others were pleased to see cash in the spotlight and expressed concern about the lack of privacy when using cashless options.
