Holidaymakers visiting Hamilton Island should remember to pack their debit or credit cards, as the renowned Whitsundays destination has transitioned to a fully cashless system.
This change began amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with Hamilton Island no longer accepting cash at any of its outlets.
The decision to go cashless was motivated by the priority of safeguarding the health and well-being of both guests and staff members amidst the pandemic, as stated on the privately owned island’s website.
The island resort team decided to continue the cashless policy even after the loosening of the pandemic restrictions.
Things to know about the island’s policy:
- A 1.25 percent surcharge applies to credit and tap-and-go transactions on Hamilton Island using credit or debit cards.
- To avoid this surcharge, customers can opt for card insertion and payment via cheque or savings.
- Cash deposits and withdrawals are available through the Bank@Post service at the Australia Post office on the island.
- The Australia Post office also provides services for exchanging cash for pre-paid or top-up MasterCards.
News source: 7 News
