From next week, cash will not be accepted to book sailings with the Steam Packet.
The company is set to introduce cashless payments at its ports as part of a joint initiative with the Department of Home Affairs.
It says it is to enhance security, efficiency, and convenience and improve the overall customer experience.
It will however continue to accept cash for purchases onboard its vessels.
No Cash Payments
From March 27, cash transactions at it’s ports in Douglas, Heysham, Liverpool, Belfast and Dublin will cease.
Passengers will be able to make payments using debit or credit cards, mobile payment methods, and contactless transactions.
“This move reflects the way our customers now prefer to pay and aligns with wider industry trends,” said Brian Thomson, Managing Director of IOMSPC.
“By going cashless at ports, we can speed up transaction times, enhance security, and provide a more seamless booking experience while still offering a cash option onboard for those who need it.”
Enhance Safety & Security
The shift to cashless payments at ports also supports broader efforts to enhance safety and security, helping to deter illicit activity by reducing the use of cash transactions for travel.
The Department of Home Affairs said: “The Isle of Man Constabulary have been aware for some time that cash payments for tickets are often exploited by criminal gangs looking to traffic drugs and cash between the Island and the UK.
“We are really pleased to be able to work together with the Steam Packet Company to keep our island safe.”
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