When it was first introduced, there were issues with smaller local shops not being able to accept the cards. That lead to financial hardship for the traders (with loss of trade) and the users who were forced to buy at more distant places (and spend more on transport). But I think and hope that's be sorted for some time now. If you are forced to use an expenditure control card and can manage then adding travel shouldn't make a difference. I'm not a fan at all and think they shouldn't exist or be forced on anyone.
When it of was first introduced, there were issues with smaller local shops not being able to accept the cards. That lead to financial hardship for the traders (with loss of trade) and the users who were forced to buy at more distant places (and spend more on transport). But I think and hope that's be sorted for some time now. If you are forced to use an expenditure control card and can manage then adding travel shouldn't make a difference. I'm not a fan at all and think they shouldn't exist or be forced on anyone.
if you can remember back not all that many years , most of us use to get payed by cash on pay day . then we started to get our pay payed into a bank account( with a promise of no fees) . for some it was difficult because the banks were only open from 10 am to 3 pm from memory, no saturdays ,bank cards then debit cards then became common, ATMS followed . we have been conditioned, we now do internet banking and cash is becoming less common, during the pandemic some businesses would not accept cash, so we might protest, the people who come after us will see it as normal . it already happens more than most would realize one example some people on pensions who live in public housing their rent gets taken out first, how many people on here have their regular bills payed by direct debit . complain as we might it is already happening an will be more common at some point in the future
-- Edited by dogbox on Monday 2nd of May 2022 08:30:19 AM
@dogbox, yes I know those times. As a kid, my mum would drive across Brisbane to withdraw her housekeeping because CBA wouldn't keep her signature on record at the local branch for several years. My first full-time job paid by cheque because we were an outpost (Archerfield) but we were generously paid the hour to the nearest bank and back (Acacia Ridge). Even when ATMs appeared, many restricted the amount you could withdraw too. As I started using ATMs as early as possible! As it exists, the indue card doesn't allow cash withdrawal and alcohol/tobacco purchases so it's not the same as a debit card linked to an account. I fear you are correct though, it will eventually become the norm as fewer people are eligible for social assistance payments.
I should add, cash is actually a necessary burden on remote businesses. The daily takings need to be banked and floats need to be prepared. My folks servo was 2h drive each way to their business bank so they had an arrangement with the local PO who would take a limited amount (they needed a secure bank too) and provide a small amount of change in coin and smaller notes.
The Cashless Welfare Card, also known as the Indue Card, Healthy Welfare Card or Cashless Debit Card. The program applies to people aged 35 and under who receive JobSeeker Payment, Youth Allowance (Job seeker), Parenting Payment (Partnered) and Parenting Payment (Single).
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