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Two points were very illuminating to read in the latest HM Treasury consultation on access to …
Within the last week, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that ATMs do not need to be assessed …
Two news items yesterday focused on access to cash. One was the Access to Cash Report of …
The document released by the UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) earlier this month "Considering the incentives to …
One of the big issues today is the existence of a World Reserve Currency. The US $ …
Those vested-interests pushing for a "cashless society" in the UK are delighted with the move to contactless payments in …
The idea that the worlds economic system as currently operating will defeat poverty is fundamentally flawed Inequality …
Yesterday this article appeared in the Daily Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/future-of-money/people-love-ease-contactless-cards-do-really-want-live-world/ Starting with the words "People love contactless" was not …
Here is a bold statement - Payment innovation is largely a solution to a problem that …
A few years ago, staff at some Petrol Stations in the UK were found to have …
The Treasury, on behalf of the British Government, has launched a consultation entitled "cash and digital …
So the gloves are off. The battle lines are drawn. The plan to remove ATMs and cash …
The latest UK Budget informed us that there has been a 10 year decline in real …
Transparency is not something for which the UK is famed. Opacity seems to suit the British psyche …
The full catalogue of disasters visited on the UK by the Cameron/Clegg Coalition is now crystal clear. This …
An absolutely disgraceful story of the role of Transport for London ( recently renamed "Tyranny for …
Australia is fast becoming the country being held up as an example of how cash is …
Today sees the launch of UK Finance, a body created to save £30 Million a year …
British Airways have just banned the use of cash for even the purchase of a cup …
Bill Clinton memorably said, when asked what was the single most important factor determining election results, …
The European Commission has issued a document called "Inception Impact Assessment". Such a document is issued to …
Whatever one thinks about Donald Trump, from his inclination to build a rival to the Great …
The UK has been left in a very strange position by the vote to leave the EU. It …
There are worrying signs of dictatorial government returning to Europe. Individuals have less and less say …
There are an insane number of guns in the United States - more than there are …
It has just been announced by Transport for London (TfL) that London Black Cabs will soon …
David Attenborough may soon make a programme about UK bank branches. After all, he is always interested …
Cash is under attack EVERYWHERE. The attack is two-pronged. Leading the way are the vested interests, who benefit …
This article is really for those who already understand LINK Interchange. However, if you don't and …
The new Payment Systems Regulator has set up a Strategy Forum, aimed at suggesting payment system innovation …
Last week saw yet more hype from those trying to tell us - the British Public …
Greece is in a mess. With a population of around 11 Million and a national debt of …
So often, those who are seemingly well on the road to winning, throw it all away by …
Kevin Jenkins runs the Visa Card Scheme in the UK. Kevin is a very honest man. He …
More disturbing news yesterday that charities trying to provide international aid to the needy are finding …
There was a surprise news item on Christmas Day to the effect that " charging ATMs at …
The world has been held to ransom by OPEC since the 1970's. 50 years of having …
George Osborne is clearly very bright. You don't get to where he is today without having …
The fuss about the 2 Billion Euro extra payment to the EU is all about political …
Politicians of all parties in the UK refer constantly ( unless they forget when making speeches) to …
Amidst all the angst about the over-stated profits at Tesco, at least it can be said …
Emirates NBD Bank has just upgraded the software on their ATMs to allow customers to purchase shares. In …
The completely manipulative and cynical advertising by Visa in connection with the launch of "contactless" on all Transport …
Some people feel the Scottish Independence Referendum has been a wonderful example of democracy in action. However, …
John Carney ( no relation, it seems, to Mark Carney, the very wise Governor of the …
I was listening to Farming Today this morning on BBC Radio 4. I usually do. It …
So much rubbish is being talked about the EC authorities forcing Google to implement a "right to forget". It …
In the United States, cheque deposit at ATMs was made simple years ago with the passing of …
The UK Payments Council clearly dislikes choice. For years, they tried to end Cheque Clearing in the …
In the final quarter of 2014, the editorial team of Cash Is Cool will be investigating …
The media, lead by the Daily Telegraph, have decided that Maria Miller, the Culture Secretary, must …
The UK Payments Council has rushed out an announcement about "Paym" to create a monument to the …
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is following in the footsteps of the Crown Prosecution Service. Instead of …
Politicians of all colours are offering their support to decriminalising the non-payment of TV Licence Fees. This is …
There has been extensive media coverage of George Osborne "cleverly" saving £1 Billion from public sector pension …
Good to see Royal Bank of Scotland partnering more closely with the Post Office. Of course, it …
Last year, Transport for London (TfL),who mess up virtually all Public Transport in London,announced that they …
It is quite astonishing how much publicity Bitcoin has been getting recently. Just in case you don't know …
The Times Newspaper gave over almost a whole page on 23rd December to promoting a device which …
There was another conference yesterday,this time under the auspices of the World Economic Forum, at which …
Their are a number of commentators calling for an increase in interest rates. The argument goes that …
The UK National Audit Office has questioned whether anybody in the UK has a clear understanding …
Royal Mail has been dramatically undervalued by the UK Government. They have sold off a valuable National …
The Financial Conduct Authority has failed its first big test. Mis-selling of interest rate swops was a …
On average, the UK public-you & me-are much poorer than we were 10 years ago.Real wages …
The UK Treasury has published the results of its consulation on the future of the regulation …
Transport for London (TfL) are consulting with the public on whether cash should continue to be …
I was reading yesterday the excellent Director magazine ( published by the Institute of Directors),when I came …
The FCA is properly getting involved in policing the Pay Day Loan industry. It would be wrong …
The Government is completely wrong in its policy of trying to solve the problems of the …
MasterCard have joined the " Better Than Cash Alliance". Of course, "joined" doesn't really cover their involvement. The …
Both the US and the UK have reported falling unemployment in the last couple of years. Some …
A group of students and professors from Yale University have found a fungi in the Amazon …
There is now a confusing proliferation of mobile payment methods. PingIt; Zinc; Droplet; Zapp; etc, etc are …
Some great job figures recently. The UK has seen employment grow by 1.6 Million in the …
The Times newspaper the other day commented that Stephen Hester, the CEO of Royal Bank of …
The popular view is that "Free Trade" i.e the elimination of barriers created by import quotas, …
China has just passed the US to become the World's largest trading nation. This was …
The French Labour Minister caused a stir the other day by pronouncing his homeland as "bankrupt".
Happy New Year! Many people make New Year Resolutions. I don't. Many believe the World can be …
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has said that the austerity "programme" will continue until 2018 at …
There was a brilliant article in the Sunday Times yesterday, exposing those companies which are highly …
The saddest part of the US Presidential election is that both sets of voters believe their …
Much publicity has been given - rightly- to the Pussy Riots trial in Russia. Political interference …
You will have gathered from previous postings on this site that it is the editorial team's …
The "wealth creation" concept really emerged during the Industrial Revolution. This was the era in which …
There are really irritating people who use their debit cards for small purchases. You know the …
I am sitting in a cab as I write this. Travelling through London in a cab can …
This site is about the freedom to use cash Make no mistake, freedom and cash are very …
There were signs at every venue where you could buy anything at the Olympics proclaiming "Proud …
Cash-is-Cool are very pleased to highly recommend this guide. It is a truly essential jargon-free book on …
"Cash is one of the most successful human technologies of all time," states Mike Lee, CEO …
David Cameron seems very determined to get mild-mannered Andrew Tyrie, Chairman of the Treasury Select Committee, …
Those who argue for a continuing role for cash in the World often speak of the …
We've all heard of those lucky people who have a mass clear-out of all their household …
Spring 2012 seems to be full of Bank Holiday bliss; after the recent Easter weekend we …
There are many out there who - when it comes to finances - think that an …
The Daily Mail this week reported that there has been a significant rise in the number …
With the current economic situation showing no signs of improving, it seems like we could all …
Barclays last week released a new smartphone app which allows their customers to transfer money (with …
This week has seen Valentine's day come and go and with it, a storm of news …
For many, the new year has called for a new take on finances and budgets and …
Looking regal and relaxed prior to the inaugural Cash-is-Cool handicap at Lingfield Park last Friday, Prince …
While Friday 13th may be unlucky for some, we at Cash-is-Cool are hoping it will be …
We all enjoy starting the year with a clean slate, forgetting any troubles which might have …
Consumers throughout the UK are in danger of falling victim to sharp increases in credit card …
The future of Britain's high streets has been the subject of national debate this week after …
New figures have been released this week which show a big increase in the number of …
There has been much speculation in the press recently about the likelihood of cash becoming obsolete …
The UK Card Association this week issued a warning about a potential rise in online credit …
The Payments Council faced immense pressure from the Treasury Select Committee (a group of MPs from …
The Metro published an article earlier this week about the potential "death" of the …
This week saw the introduction of a new £50 banknote in the UK. The note, …
Consumer confidence is at its lowest since the 2009 recession, a new survey showed today, raising …
Santander recently announced that it was reducing the overdraft facilities on thousands of its accounts before …
The Chairman of the Treasury Select Committee (TSC), Andrew Tyrie MP, has written to the Chief …
David Cameron this week revealed that the average consumer in Britain choosing to pay off their …
Cash-is-Cool has recently conducted a piece of research examining how carrying cash can categorically help us …
Global credit card company MasterCard this week announced the launch of a new campaign, aimed at …
New research was published this week which suggests that tourists are being over-charged by credit and …
It's begun - the adverts on the television, the decorations in shops and the special chocolates …
With the price of everyday items constantly increasing, financial pressure is becoming more of a burden …
While going about my day-to-day business I am continually astounded by the number of people relying …
With hundreds of thousands of teens receiving their A Level results this week, the number of …
Budgeting - particularly in the current economic climate - has become a vital part of our …
You've popped to the shop for a pint of milk, a packet of biscuits or perhaps …
It seems that the age-old stereotype that Brits love to queue is finally being reassessed as …
From where I’m sitting, the excitement about contactless debit cards seems to be a lot of …