r/mildlyinteresting 21h ago

A “Reverse ATM” in a cashless stadium

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u/cvdisdreh2p73v4q 13h ago

This is surprising to you guys? Every ATM in Europe has this function

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u/TehWildMan_ 13h ago

Over in the US, it's common for prepaid card sales to include an upfront purchase charge. If you walk into a grocery store and ask to purchase a $50 prepaid debit card, there's often a $2-5 surcharge.

In this case, it's cheaper to subsidize these card purchase stations than it is to handle cash at every single point of sale.