I had an issue this morning with Mister Car Wash in Monroe. I left home with my license and a $20 dollar bill. When I pulled in the guy was standing at the gate where you mortally put your money in to pay. The guy asked if it was credit or debit. When I told him it was cash he replied that they were not accepting cash, didn't I have a card. When I told him no he pointed me to the exit. At that point I asked for the manager. He said he was the general manager but that it was a corporation rule. We exchanged several other comments, no cursing or personal insults but not because I didn't think of any. I did point out that on the bill it states that this is legal tender for all debts. He said he didn't care and that i would need to leave. To be fair with him he did offer me a free $7 wash but I declined as I had driven there for the $20 deluxe wash.
MY QUESTION : IS THIS LEGAL? Can a US business refuse to accept US currency? Dropping this is not an option so what agency can put a stop to this behavior?
I have been to businesses where a sigh is displayed stating "we do take cash but had rather you use a card". This is the only one that has refused cash.
MY QUESTION : IS THIS LEGAL? Can a US business refuse to accept US currency? Dropping this is not an option so what agency can put a stop to this behavior?
I have been to businesses where a sigh is displayed stating "we do take cash but had rather you use a card". This is the only one that has refused cash.