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Portillo's drive-thru accepting cards only starting Jan. 16

Starting Monday, Portillo's is only taking credit or debit in its drive-thrus. The restaurant says the change will be safer for its employees.

INDIANAPOLIS — Popular Illinois-based diner chain Portillo's is be going cashless in its drive-thru service beginning in mid-January, according to a company statement.

Portillo's announced its drive-thrus is no longer accepting cash payments when the new policy takes effect on Monday, Jan. 16.

Only credit and debit cards will be accepted by the drive-thru service. Indoor restaurant service is unaffected and will continue to accept cash.

"This creates a faster, smoother service for our guests and is safer for our team members," Portillo's explained in the statement provided to WQAD.

Portillo's has seven locations across Indiana, including four in central Indiana: Avon, Fishers, Indianapolis and Westfield. An eighth Indiana restaurant is coming to Schererville, according to the Portillo's website. 

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