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More than half of shoppers ‘recently encouraged by businesses to pay in cash’

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Shaw, V. (2026, October 16). More than half of shoppers ‘recently encouraged by businesses to pay in cash’. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/cafes-link-people-atm-businesses-b1301230.html

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A recent survey found that over half of shoppers have been encouraged by businesses to use cash recently, with signs or direct requests being common methods. Among those asked to pay in cash, three-quarters completed their purchases this way. The industries encouraging cash payments include cafes, restaurants, shops, and markets. Notably, people in Northern Ireland were most likely to comply when asked for cash, at 88%, followed by Scotland and Wales with rates of 82% and 78% respectively. Graham Mott from Link emphasized the ongoing importance of a robust ATM network due to this trend.

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As of October 16, 2026, YouGov surveyed over 2,100 people across the UK, revealing that more than half of shoppers have been recently encouraged by businesses to use cash. According to Graham Mott, director of strategy at Link, this indicates a continued preference for cash among many consumers and highlights small businesses actively promoting its use. Among those prompted to pay with cash, 75% completed their purchases using coins or banknotes. The highest encouragement was reported in Northern Ireland, where 69% of respondents were asked to pay in cash, and 88% complied when prompted. In Scotland and Wales, the numbers stood at 82% and 78% respectively who paid in cash when asked. This trend underscores the ongoing relevance of a resilient ATM network for millions of people.

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The encouragement may have included signs saying a business accepts or prefers cash, or being asked directly if they can pay that way. uncertain

they → include → cash

Among those who were asked to pay with cash, three-quarters (75%) of people said they did complete their purchase using coins or banknotes. asserted

they → ask → coins

Businesses where people were asked to pay in cash included cafes or restaurants, independent shops, hairdressers, barbers and beauty salons, outdoor markets, and pubs, retail shops and supermarkets, the research indicated. asserted

research → ask → cafes

People in Northern Ireland were particularly likely to say they had been encouraged to pay in cash, at 69% – and were also particularly likely to have completed their purchase in cash – with 88% of those asked doing so. asserted

% → say → those

People in Scotland and Wales were also particularly likely to have obliged by paying cash, with 82% and 78% respectively doing so. asserted

% → oblige → cash

Graham Mott, director of strategy, Link, said: “These results show cash remains a practical choice for millions and that many small businesses are actively encouraging its use, making a resilient ATM network more important than ever. “It’s also fascinating to see when prompted, most people are happy to pay with cash and still choose it for certain retailers and services.” YouGov surveyed more than 2,100 people across the UK between September 10 and 11 for the research. asserted

YouGov → say → research

More than half of shoppers ‘recently encouraged by businesses to pay in cash’

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