Mairi Wingate, who has been the postmistress in Barton-upon-Humber for 19 years, highlights that many of her customers find cash helpful for budgeting. "People use cash for everything from getting their hair done with £10 to managing their weekly shopping and bills with £300 or £400. They know exactly what they have and can't overspend."
Despite the Post Office's reputation being tarnished by the Horizon IT scandal -which saw hundreds of postmasters and postmistresses wrongly accused of theft- the footfall at branches has remained steady, with around 10 million visits each week.
John, a regular customer at the Post Office, emphasises the enduring value of cash. "I've taken out £50 to go shopping, like I have done for the last 50 years. Cash is still king in my book. I have cards but rarely use them. With cash in your pocket, you know exactly where you stand."
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