The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is also going cashless in a phased manner, although hard currency is still accepted by few and the facility also offers cash-to-card conversion kiosks. Vivint Arena joins the bandwagon of big event and sports venues that have gone cashless – Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta and Tropicana Field in Tampa. The adult population in US is moving away from cash, but this trend is seen more among young Americans who have deep pockets. Research shows Americans are increasingly less reliant on greenbacks. ![]() The cashless option has been handed out with the objective of keeping queues short and reducing waiting time. It is not that money is not welcome here, but the arena prefers plastic money. The arena noted that cash-to-card conversions have attributed for less than one per cent of all transactions at the venue since October.įans have the option not to queue up before R&R Barbeque, El Cubasco and the team store and can instead order express pick-up or in-seat delivery through the Jazz app. The machines can be used for free and convert cash to a prepaid Mastercard debit card that can be used inside or outside the arena. Jazz Notes will also be accepted, as well as payments through the Utah Jazz + Vivint Arena app digital wallet.Ī release sent out said that fans that are not able to make e-payment will be given the facility to use five cash-to-card kiosks, which will be located throughout the main and upper concourses and the America First Atrium. Mobile payment options will include Apple, Samsung, Google and Android Pay. There’s no doubt that cash-free transactions have sped up the lines at our concessions locations so fans can get back to the action quicker, and we’re eager to expand the cash-free environment to all food and beverage locations, the box office, and Utah Jazz Team Store for the benefit of all fans.” Vivint Smart Home Arena President John Kimball remarked, “The feedback from our initial phase of the cash-free transition was resoundingly positive. During this phase, select locations on the main and upper concourses went cashless to offer fans an exhilarating experience and improve speed of service.Ī study conducted revealed that the phased transition model tasted success, and there was 10 to 30 percent reduction in time which people took to stand in queue for concessions. ![]() The arena switched over to cash-free purchases in a phased manner since October 2019.
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