A Queensland small business has accused its bank of making it “actively difficult” to deal in cash, after facing an “unacceptable” situation where coin deposit machines were down at multiple branches. But the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has rejected suggestions it’s phasing out deposit machines, saying “cash is and will remain an important part of Australia’s economy ”. Street Feast has held dozens of night-time food festivals and markets across the state and in northern NSW, including regional locations of Goondiwindi, Oakey, Kingaroy, Nanango and Dalby, since launching in January.
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The business charges $2 per person for entry to its events, meaning staff often hold thousands of dollars worth of notes and coins. “That creates safety concerns for the staff members and owners, to be left with that much cash,” Street Feast sales and relationships executive Phoenix Diamond told 7NEWS.com.
au . The issue came to a head when management announced to followers late last month that attendees would need to pay by card at the door. This sparked an uproar from people who argued there should be a choice over the form of payment.
“Cash is king! Use it or lose it,” one person wrote on their Facebook page. Another said: “I was all in, until you stipulated ‘card only’. That’s a family of five who won’t be attending.
” A third person said: “I would also like to know why it is card-only entry. I think that it is to.
