Regulation28 Aug 2026
Illinois will require retailers to accept cash below USD 500
A new Illinois law bars businesses from refusing cash on most purchases under USD 500, bans cash surcharges and carries fines of up to USD 5,000 a year. It takes effect on 1...
What changed
A new Illinois law bars businesses from refusing cash on most purchases under USD 500, bans cash surcharges and carries fines of up to USD 5,000 a year. It takes effect on 1 January 2028.
What merchants must do
None stated — verify against sources.