One of Australia’s most popular island’s has made a move that’s left Aussies furious with some even vowing to “boycott” the hotspot.One of Australia’s most popular island’s that has attracted the likes of celebrities including Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, Pink and more recently Jackie ‘O’ Henderson has made a decision that not everyone is happy about it.
Hamilton Island has decided to remain cashless after it first introduced the policy during the pandemic for health reasons. Picture: istock However, its popularity could be comprised given the major backlash its copped over its cashless move.The move has sparked a massive division with some Aussies slamming the island over the move, while others defend it. Picture: X/Matkins2021
The site notes that on the island a “non-refundable 1.25 per cent surcharge applies for all ‘credit’ and ‘tap and go’ transactions made via credit or debit card”.“Fee free payments can be made via EFTPOS.”