Empty wallet woes: Brits caught out at supermarkets and car parks

Parking the car, tipping and a pound coin for the shopping trolley are amongst the top 10 situations Brits have been caught out by not having cash on hand, according to new research.

A survey of 2,000 adults by Post Office found that despite fears of Britain moving to a cashless society, 55 per cent always or often carry cash with them when out and about, with 25 per cent paying with cash two to three times a week. Of those who regularly pay with cash, 46 per cent typically carry between £11 and £30.

The research also revealed that 16 per cent still keep a reserve of coins hidden in the car and 12 per cent even keep a stash of notes in the bedside drawer - just in case.

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