Alert: New Yorkers Can’t Use Cash At The Great New York State Fair

Have you ever heard of a reverse ATM? Fairgoers will have to learn.

The New York State Fair is cashless this year.

Cashless New York State Fair

The 2024 New York State Fair, kicked off in Syracuse, New York on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 and runs until Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024.

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A very important reminder is that the fair is cashless, even for parking. This means, you can't pay for almost anything at the fair using cash.

If you have cash, you need to use a "reverse ATM."

What Is A Reverse ATM?

At the "The Great New York State Fair," New Yorkers looking to pay with cash will find reverse ATMs at the main gate.

“We have our reverse ATMS here at the main gate. We have two of them. What people can do is with the minimum of $10 cash, they can put their money in,” New York State Fair Director Julie LaFave told WSYR.

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Once you put cash into the reverse ATMs, you will get a pre-paid Visa card. If you don't spend all of the money, don't worry, the pre-paid Visa cards can be used outside the fair.

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Not everyone is happy with the change.

“So many things have changed. I am from the generation where you use cash. Everybody uses credit cards now. I still use cash. Even though I have a credit card,” one fairgoer said.

Some Vendors Only Accept Cash

Making matters somewhat confusing is the fact that some venders at the fair, like Tully's, will only accept cash.

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