Since Monday, at Ttechnic dealer Gravis the question “Cash or by card?” unnecessary. Because the Apple partner accepts in its branches throughout Germany only plastic. And that too with absolute low amounts – the cheapest item is at least one Mobile phone case for only 1.99 euros. First he reported mirror via the retailer’s step.
Gravis has nationwide around 40 branches. The only Franconian shop is in Nuremberg, not far from the main train station. The company is a subsidiary of mobile communications provider Freenet and according to their own information one of the largest authorized Apple dealer in Germany and Europe’s largest certified Apple partner.
Apple reseller Gravis no longer accepts cash – the debate is already emotional
According to the technology seller, only paid in until the end small percentage of customers bar. The company has been trying for two years Neglect payment with bills and coinshow it im mirror called. A spokesman made it clear that card payments “the end customer point of view simple, safe, fast – and also long since learned”. They want to follow the customer’s path. In fact, Gravis is not the only company that does not see the future in cash. A popular Nuremberg burger restaurant recently announced that wanting to say goodbye to cash.
However, the changeover is not entirely self-serving for Gravis. “For us as a retailer, it’s cashless payment cheaper, easierand it allows faster processes“Gravis explains his approach to the news magazine Prices for the customers keep stable – a market advantage at times rapidly rising costs.
Cash is still in Germany very popular and the subject partially emotionally very charged. The discussion is about practical things, but also about anonymity when shopping. That’s how they fall reactions from customers on social media rather mixed the end. For example, a user writes on Facebook: “You don’t take cash anymore – I won’t buy from you anymore – very simple.” Another sees his threatened freedom. “A restriction of freedom is never up to date,” he comments on the social network. In the beginning, however, it should occasional need for explanation give, admits Gravis to the mirror a.
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Another user draws attention to another fact: “Euro banknotes and coins are in accordance with § 14 I sentence 2 BbankG legal tender the Federal Republic of Germany. This means that banknotes and bills can in principle be used by anyone to settle monetary claims have to be accepted.” Is the step of Gravis at all legal? The company itself puts it into perspective mirror and states “that a legal tender can be excluded if informed about it”. In the shops themselves, this would happen “in the form of clearly visible displays in the checkout area”, and this will also be included in the future terms and conditions.
Indeed confirm the consumer centersthat a note for the Refusal of cash is sufficient. That too, although there are establishments according to the ECB, making things too easy. A recommendation from the central bank clearly states: “Retailers may not refuse cash paymentsunless buyer and seller have agreed on the agreed to use other means of payment.” For example signs in shops not enough from the point of view of the monetary authorities. But: This is only a recommendation to the national legislators.
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