Woolworths is trialling a new cashless payment system at 11 CBD stores across Melbourne and Sydney, in a move that has sparked outrage.

The announcement comes as Australia’s move towards a cashless society increases amidst a digital transition during national COVID-19 restrictions.

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It has been revealed that Woolworths supermarkets will be trialling a ban on cash payments at selected stores in Sydney and Melbourne.

A Woolworths spokesperson confirmed the move to media outlets last week, stressing the organisation “will be closely monitoring the trial”. 

The confirmation follows uproar on social media after a sign revealing the new policy circulated. An image was posted to Facebook from a concerned citizen showing the new guidelines: