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Are street food stalls required to accept cash by law?

I’m worried I’ll get stuck unable to buy food if mobile payment fails. Do vendors legally need to take cash?

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There is a law requiring cash acceptance, but many small stalls ignore it.

P

Lots of street vendors don’t keep change so they push mobile payments.

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I’ve had a few stall owners flat out refuse my cash.

R

If you have cash ready, try smaller local restaurants instead of tiny stalls.

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Having backup payment methods stops you getting stranded.