
Cash is disappearing. Here's what that means for tips
CNN
Gone are the days of running to the ATM in order to get cash to tip your server or hair stylist. If cash was going out of style before the pandemic, consider its reputation ruined by infection concerns that have pushed consumers toward cashless alternatives — especially when it comes to tipping.
Apps like Venmo, Cash App and PayPal let users easily facilitate peer-to-peer payments. And Apple and Google both have their own digital payment and wallet services. But while cashless tipping may be a consumer convenience, does it benefit service workers who have traditionally relied on cash tips?
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