Starbucks have banned reusable cups in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
The coffee chain said customers would still receive a 25p discount for bringing reusable cups with them, but drinks would be served in paper cups.
Other UK brands including Costa Coffee and Greggs said they had "no plans" to change their reusable cup policy - reports the BBC.
It is understood Starbucks made the decision internally, rather than on the advice of health officials.
The coffee chain's Europe spokesman, Robert Lynch, said: "Out of an abundance of caution, we are pausing the use of personal cups or tumblers in our stores across the UK.
"However, we will continue to honour our 25p discount for anyone who brings in a personal cup."
He said Starbucks was suspending its 5p charge for customers asking to use a paper cup.
Mr Lynch added the coffee chain was also introducing "increased cleaning measures" for all in-store crockery such as ceramic mugs and plates.
Starbucks stores in the US have already brought in similar measures.
The coffee chain closed half of their 4,300 outlets in China in January to support efforts to contain coronavirus.
When asked if people should stop using reusable cups, Public Health England said its "message is clear" - that "simple hand-washing with soap for 20 seconds" was the most effective way to stop the spread of the virus.
Greggs said there would be no changes to its reusable cup policy, where customers bringing their own cups received a 20p discount on drinks.
A spokesperson for Costa Coffee said: "We have no plans to stop allowing the use of reusable cups in our stores, but like all retailers we are monitoring the situation closely and are following government advice and guidance."
The Pret a Manger food chain did not comment.
