With the pandemic and multiple lockdowns, there have been a few changes to life.
One still puzzles me.
When paying, some places are card only, others cash only. Why the inconsistency?
In my local shopping area.
KFC is card only.
Chinese takeaway is cash only.
Indian takeaway is also cash only.
Why?
Greetings, Sir. 
In addition to the good points as said by others here so far... as you mention the "pandemic", there is the additional thing about some big stores only preferring CARD because it involves a lot less "physical contact"; that is to say, Cash is 'handled' a lot by a lot of Persons, and so some of them are now saying that 'Card is safer'.
Small / Independent places that always preferred Cash will likely still take Cash. Where I am, the KFC takes both Cash and Card. 'Holland And Barrett' immediately refused Cash as soon as the first "lockdown" began. Local Takeaways always & still preferred Cash.
...But as I say, what is written so far on this Thread is good, I just offer a little different thingy for You. Good Fortune to All!
