518 | As cash use collapses we look at when shops are allowed to reject notes and coins

518 | As cash use collapses we look at when shops are allowed to reject notes and coins

May 18, 2026 · 28 min · Season 10 · Episode 518

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The episode discusses the decline of cash usage and the complexities surrounding currency acceptance in shops.

This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and money expert James Andrews talk about the declining use of cash, what we spend it on and when currency gets complicated. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast . BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence

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Host: Steve Alderton

Guest: James Andrews

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