Articles tagged: cashless

News

With D.C.’s cashless business ban back in effect, some businesses seek exemptions

Since D.C. reinstituted its ban on cashless businesses in January this year, discussion about the policy’s effects on local businesses and customers has reawakened. Some businesses have sought exemptions to... Read more

By March 23, 2025

News

Following new D.C. law, the Corp plans to reverse cashless policy by Fall 2021

The Corp will begin accepting cash again following the passage of the Cashless Retailers Prohibition Act of 2019.

By February 14, 2021

Editorials

Say no to cashless policies

In the District, restaurants and businesses alike are following an increasing nationwide cashlessness trend, a move that has been met with backlash. At Georgetown, The Corp made the switch in... Read more

By the February 14, 2020

Features

Change in the district: The price of going cashless

“No Cashew Money,” reads a sign in the window of the fast-casual salad chain Sweetgreen. At Sweetgreen’s 12 D.C. locations, as well as many of their national storefronts, cash is... Read more

By August 31, 2018