And on my last trip to Ireland, which lasted 7 days, I didn't spend a single PHYSICAL euro or cent. I paid everything, absolutely everything, by card. From pubs, cafes, restaurants, museums online, even souvenirs and food at Christmas stalls.
By the way, on the first day of 2024, a tax-free amount of tip came into life in Croatia, which can now also be paid by card. The non-taxable amount is 3.360 euros per year per person, and the tip amount above the non-taxable part will be taxed at the income tax rate.
More than fair and correct, and this measure will certainly raise the salaries of employees in the hospitality industry as well as the overall working conditions. Win/win for everyone.
Also, I hope that more and more entrepreneurs will introduce the option of card payment, after all, we are in 2024, especially in Croatia when we talk about tourism. From renting sunbeds on the beach, selling at stands, buying ice cream, bakery products, to cafes.
In modern destinations (countries - because it is a standard of civilization and much wider than the tourist context itself), absolutely everything can be paid with a card - physical card, mobile phone or smart watch. I deliberately put "and" according to the comments and conversations there is obviously a lot of fear in the public about losing physical money. Justified fear or not, I understand them in a bigger picture.
That's why it must be with cash payment i the option to pay by card.