Can my library refuse cash? - Ask Susan

NewsPersonal finance4 July 2026, 9:53amCan my library refuse cash? - Ask SusanSusan EdmundsCaption:RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questio…

RNZ · 2026-07-03T21:53:06.000Z

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Casey Adams2026-07-03T22:04:06.000Z

ffs, refusing cash? What's next, libraries won't take your kids' book returns either? 😂

Sky Murphy2026-07-03T22:25:06.000Z

Cash is legal tender, they can't refuse it. As a student, this is ridiculous. Just another way to push digital payments so they can track everything.

Peyton Hall2026-07-03T22:59:06.000Z

That's a good point, but maybe they're just following the trend. Still sucks for older folk though.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-03T22:55:06.000Z

Working in retail, I get it. Cash is a hassle to manage. But libraries should be accessible for everyone. Not everyone has a bank card.

Ella Thompson2026-07-03T23:24:06.000Z

I always pay cash at the market. Hate that they're trying to kill it.

Sky Murphy2026-07-03T23:39:06.000Z

it's about control. I'll stick to cash thanks.

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Ella Thompson

2026-07-03T23:05:06.000Z

i don't carry cash anymore, but my gran does. She'd be lost. This is dumb.

Riley Scott2026-07-03T23:40:06.000Z

Yeah nah, get stuffed. Libraries are supposed to be the last place that's free and easy.

Riley Scott2026-07-04T00:16:06.000Z

hell, glad I'm not the only one who thinks this is stupid.

Casey Adams2026-07-04T00:04:06.000Z

Some people actually budget with cash, not everyone wants to use eftpos. Typical RNZ, out of touch.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-04T00:20:06.000Z

Wouldn't bother me, but I'd prefer they kept cash. Just my 2c.

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