Cash Acceptance vs. Cashless Transaction Costs – Part 1

In Depth Look at Costs for Cash and also Cashless Cash is not “free,” and cashless is not “simple.” The lowest-cost payment strategy depends on volume, risk profile, service design, and deployment scale — not headlines. Overview As self-service kiosks continue to replace staffed transactions across retail, QSR, government, healthcare, and unattended payment environments, one question consistently resurfaces:… Read More »

Cash Acceptance vs. Cashless Transaction Costs – Part 2

Comparing the Hidden Costs of Cash vs. Cards Part 1 in this article series explored the various costs to the merchant associated with accepting credit cards. In this part, we pivot and take a closer look at cash acceptance costs. Insight – Card swipe fees have grown to become one of the largest operating costs for retailers, but… Read More »