Are shops in London cashless ? Can I pay by cash in stores ?

Are shops in London cashless ?

Can I pay by cash in stores in London, UK ?

It depends on businesses whether they accept cash as payment method. In some shops, it is possible to pay by cash, but it is a bit difficult. For example some Tesco stores have self-checkouts that only accept cards. You can pay by cash at cashier desk.

But there is also a cashless and cashier-less Tesco branch.

Some shop branches may accept cash, but other may not.

If you are not sure whether they accept or not accept cash payments, you have to ask the staff.

For example Pizza Hut branches are cashless, so in other restaurants it is better to ask if they accept cash payments before you order.

In some restaurants in UK, you can make an order and payment via phone app. After you take a table, you scan QR code on the menu with your phone to load a website or get the app, then you enter a table number, choose your meals and make a payment.

Some shops in London are cashless, but the majority of businesses accepts cash payments.

In the most shops there are multiple payment options available. You can use payment card, cash etc.

Businesses in UK can choose the forms of payments they will accept. Shops can refuse to take cash payments even though it is a legal tender. On the other side, shops can also refuse card payments if they want.

To avoid a problem with payment for goods or services, the best thing you can do is to ask the staff what payment methods do they accept.

It is recommended to check the accepted forms of payments in restaurants, before you order something.