Opponents argue that cashless stores like Sweetgreen exclude low-income residents without credit cards or bank accounts.

CREDIT: Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post/Getty Images

Opponents argue that cashless stores like Sweetgreen exclude low-income residents without credit cards or bank accounts.

CREDIT: Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post/Getty Images

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Retailers want to go cashless. But opponents say that's discriminatory

Retailers and restaurants say eliminating cash at their stores makes them more efficient. But opponents argue that cashless stores exclude millions of Americans without bank accounts.