e-cash goes at end of this season. Do you use it?

[Captain Sensible]

The made the discounts hard to get when they changed the discount system. So less use it. Now they take ecash away altogether and all the discounts go to. So that's a price increase for me and many others.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Chief executive Paul Barber said, "Contactless payment is now commonplace in everyday life and, with much quicker transaction times, we expect this to speed up our catering service significantly in busy periods such as half time.

"This change will make things even simpler, and quicker, for supporters - particularly on matchdays. It also removes a large amount of administration for us which, from the cost saving, will allow us freeze our concourse catering prices for the 2015/16 season as well as improving speed of service.
Read more at http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/arti...ican-express-2288464.aspx#rpObwVtgSFIiaWIZ.99

It has never been the payment point causing any issues PB, more the 'How do I pour a Guinness'? and 'What is a Hot-Dog'?.

 

[Captain Sensible]

Still use it as it is convenient. Not bothered about them taking it away but all cash means slower queues = lower sales. Why do that?

No discounts or cash back. Full price for all!! Yet more penny pinching.

 

[m20gull]

Still use it as it is convenient. Not bothered about them taking it away but all cash means slower queues = lower sales. Why do that?

 

[The Large One]

Still use it as it is convenient. Not bothered about them taking it away but all cash means slower queues = lower sales. Why do that?

It's not 'all cash'. Suspect the majority of payment will be by contactless, which is just as quick as eCash payments.

 

[Foul Play Rocks]

I use mine every time I go to the Amex. I think that people are just spending less if anything at all at the ground now.

 

[Beach Hut]

Gosh I have £1.77 on my card, will have to buy something to use it up

 

[Ninja Elephant]

Yes, I use it whenever I intend to eat at the stadium. I don't have a contactless card, so this announcement doesn't really work for me but it's not about the individual, it's about the majority. If this move is better for most, then fair enough.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

I use it, i won't use contactless because as suggested it isn't particularly safe. I agree that it will lengthen queues as more will pay with cash.

 

[reigate]

3 reasons why I stopped using it;
Was double charged when topping up and took ages to get sorted
Auto top up stopped, leaving me short one game
Cut in cash back

 

[Triggaaar]

http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/arti...ion-contactless-american-express-2288464.aspx

Do you currently use e-cash? The club say that the number of users continues to tail off. I'm surprised, but maybe I'm in a minority?

I used to use it every game, but then they removed the discount (unless you want your pie at 11am), so what's the point?

 

[Beach Hut]

I use it, i won't use contactless because as suggested it isn't particularly safe. I agree that it will lengthen queues as more will pay with cash.

Very unsafe on London Underground as many changed contactless and Oyster at the same time

 

[Hillian1]

Seen this before.

Good little earner for the club, how many will claim their £1.70. £3.00, £0.70P Back.

Morons

 

[Official Old Man]

Always used it until it stopped loading up automatically. I've topped it up twice to get the auto top up working again but to no avail. If it worked, as it did for me from day one, I'd still use it. Saves taking cash.

 

[spongy]

I've always used ecash. Never used cash at the stadium. Ever. I'm a bit annoyed at this to be honest. It's a piece of cake to use and so much quicker than cash. I don't have a contact less card either. Booo.

 

[Daddies_Sauce]

So now we have to take 2 cards, the club smartcard for entry to our seats (unless it’s a cup game when you will need a pay-extra print-at-home ticket as they will probably completely stop the ability of loading cup games on the club smartcards), and a card with contactless payment capability, brilliant thinking by the club. What is the point of our club smartcards? Might as well go back to a book of tickets.

 

[Gwylan]

Used to use it but for the last few games, the tills have all been cash-only so there doesn't much point in topping up

 

[Driver8]

So now we have to take 2 cards, the club smartcard for entry to our seats (unless it’s a cup game when you will need a pay-extra print-at-home ticket as they will probably completely stop the ability of loading cup games on the club smartcards), and a card with contactless payment capability, brilliant thinking by the club. What is the point of our club smartcards? Might as well go back to a book of tickets.

Taking two cards really isn't too much effort is it? Don't you take your wallet with you anyway??

 

[Mileoakman]

I've always used ecash. Never used cash at the stadium. Ever. I'm a bit annoyed at this to be honest. It's a piece of cake to use and so much quicker than cash. I don't have a contact less card either. Booo.

Same here, a bit annoyed as ecash has worked fine for me. Even though I have an American Express card, its not contactless but as I'm due a new one in September perhaps it will be then. My only problem is I have to spend my £50+ credit before the end of the season and I can't make the evening games so it looks like I will be stuffing pies when I am.

 

[Daddies_Sauce]

Taking two cards really isn't too much effort is it? Don't you take your wallet with you anyway??

No, club smartcard (with e-cash) and some coins for any charity collection bucket and a hat trick ticket.