Cashback? Yes, please!

One of the things I miss most from living in the UK is what they called cashback. Whenever you went into a store (mostly supermarkets), when you went to pay with your card, they would ask you if you wanted cashback. Basically it’s another way to withdraw money without having to use a cash machine. You would say “30 pounds, please” and that would be added to your account. It was great and a great time-saver too. I would love it if they did this in Portugal as well.

And it has loads of advantages for businesses: they free up money from the till, making it saver, since they’re exchanging hard cash for an electronic transaction, do its less money in the safe, less hassle to deposit. And it’s a great convenience for the costumer. It’s even easier for older customers.

I wish businesses could offer this in Portugal. Are you listening?