A service enabling people to get cashback from small businesses, such as pubs, cafés and small independent shops, without the need to make a purchase, is being rolled out by Barclays. Customers of any bank with a Visa or Mastercard debit card will be able to withdraw up to £100 per day, without needing to buy anything.
In return, Barclays said participating businesses will be paid a transaction fee by the bank. Thousands of small businesses around the UK with a Barclaycard Payments terminal are already enabled to offer the service, and Barclays said it will be working with them to promote the service in communities.
Businesses involved may, for example, display a sign in their window, alerting customers to the service. People will be able to receive coins as cashback and there is no lower limit on withdrawals.
