St Mary's Cathedral defends credit card compatible collection plates

From Australia-

Sydney's St Mary's Cathedral calls it a necessary step into the 21st century, but not everyone thinks the introduction of credit card compatible collection plates is a righteous move.

As of last weekend, parishioners can now tap-and-go a flat $10 donation when the collection plate is passed around at the cathedral's public services.

It's a trial of a system already in place at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Melbourne, according to St Mary’s Cathedral precinct general manager Helen Morassut – and a response to being "continually asked for alternative ways to donate".

Despite the apparent demand for the plates, the response on the cathedral's Facebook page to its announcement the new technology had arrived was so overwhelmingly negative, the post was removed.

More here-

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/st-mary-s-cathedral-defends-credit-card-compatible-collection-plates-20180927-p506ig.html