As Britain moves closer to becoming a cashless society – with debit cards and contactless payments now accounting for more than half of all payments – one animal charity is looking to make the most of it.
The Blue Cross has recruited a new squad of dogs to roam around fundraising events in jackets with contactless payment readers attached. By tapping a dog’s coat with a debit or credit card, members of the public will instantly donate £2 to the charity.
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