Rejected petition Legislation compelling businesses to accept cash in payment for goods and services.

Many people are excluded from using some services because some don't have bank accounts, others are living on a budget and find cash easier to keep track of their spending. Others are not tech savvy or are afraid of using digital means due to the heightened security risk. Disabled and elderly citizens can have particular difficulties with tech.
These above are just some of those excluded from some shops and services, due to their inability to use tech.

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A 2023 You Gov survey commissioned by Payment Choice Alliance found that 71% of the UK population were in favour of Payment Choice.

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the Senedd or Welsh Government is not responsible for.

You may wish to be aware of the following petition and report, which will be debated in the autumn term:

https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245384

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Date submitted 6 September 2024
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