As any Nets fan knows, Barclays Center has quietly stopped accepting cash at most of its 28 concession stands and eateries. It’s part of a growing trend nationwide but is facing resistance from New York legislators, the Post reports.
The Post’s Lisa Fickenscher quotes Levy’s Restaurants, which handles arena concessions, as saying that “multiple” food vendors at Barclays will still accept cash. But she adds, neither Levy nor Barclays would provide a number.
The issue, said Barclays in a statement, is convenience. Eliminating cash leads to shorter, faster lines and less theft. “We have found that cash transactions take 50 percent more time to process than card transactions,” the arena said.