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Callalily

(15,032 posts) Thu Mar 23, 2023, 05:54 AM Mar 2023

I can understand the reasoning behind parks going cashless, but I also think that they should offer a cash option. As stated in the article, not all households have bank accounts.

https://www.frommers.com/trip-ideas/national-park/the-cost-of-going-cashless-at-us-national-parks

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The Cost of Going Cashless at U.S. National Parks As Many Switch to Plastic-Only [View all] Callalily Mar 2023 OP

Seems great for the credit card companies that get a percentage Phoenix61 Mar 2023 #1

+1 2naSalit Mar 2023 #3

They have a onetime use card you can get at the place. jimfields33 Mar 2023 #2

Which one(s)? sl8 Mar 2023 #7

I hate cashless BS Blues Heron Mar 2023 #4

I can see a pile of problems... 2naSalit Mar 2023 #5

The entrance kiosk rangers at Yosemite park were at a huge risk TeamProg Mar 2023 #6

Then I guess they should take the PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2023 #8