A popular restaurant in Mauchline has revealed the huge sum of money they are paying on average every month for processing card payments.

The Fairburn Hotel shared the total on social media following a post from The Greenside in Maybole saying that it would be going cash-only.

The team at the Mauchline restaurant shared that they averaging between paying £600 and £800 every month to process card payments.

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They opened up a discussion about the possibility of going cash-only as well, which was met with many people agreeing with the idea, while some pointed out they would still like the option of paying by cash or card.

Responding to feedback on social media, the team said the "overwhelming majority" said it would be a good idea to go cash-only.

While no decision has been made on future payment choices, they would try and limit any changes to the restaurant and lounge areas of the business.

They added: "For those that asked about transfers - some of our customers do that from time to time as they still have our details from our deliveries during Covid, so that is definitely an alternative option.

"We pay a percentage of each transaction and it also depends on the type of transaction and card. So if you tap, insert or pay over the phone, [they are] all different.

"As you can see - many small business owners have commented and have rightly pointed out about the delay in receiving the monies.

"For me personally, if you pay your bill on a Friday then I don’t see those monies until the Wednesday. If you pay your bill on a Monday then it should come through on a Friday.

"I appreciate all the comments and suggestions and will see what happens going forward".

Many of you will have seen our sign at reception when paying your bill “Cash is King” due to the unholy charges we must...

Posted by Fairburn Hotel Mauchline on Thursday 22 August 2024