Wednesday, 2 September 2026

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Small shops turn to digital payments as cash handling costs rise

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More small shops are accepting digital payments, with owners citing the time saved counting and depositing cash at the end of the day.

Transaction fees remain the most common complaint, particularly on low-value purchases where the fee is a larger share of the sale.

The practical advice

Shopkeepers considering the switch are advised to compare the per-transaction rate against the monthly device charge, since the cheaper headline rate is not always the cheaper package.

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