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That's not a thing in (most countries of) Europe any more. I was shocked when I came to the US and saw that checks are still in use
by espinchi 7y ago
That's not a thing in (most countries of) Europe any more. I was shocked when I came to the US and saw that checks are still in use
- redis_mlc 7y agoCheck and cashier's check are different things. A cashier's check is like a domestic SWIFT.
- raverbashing 7y agoExactly why it is not needed, the banking system supports transfers between banks in SEPA for free or very cheaply. Some people/business will still ask for a cashier's check though.
- kjaftaedi 7y agoThe point the person you are replying to is making is that to Europeans, checks are a thing that only exist in Hollywood movies. It's difficult to imagine in a modern world, people or institutions writing or printing something on a piece of paper, and saying, "here, this is money".
- Scoundreller 7y agoStill a thing in France, at least as of last year. Got stuck behind someone at the Carrefour (grocery store) paying with one. Ugh.
- pujjad 7y agoStill common in the UK. I know friends in Wales who can only pay by cheque because a two-signature policy applies to their bank account.
- Bayart 7y agoVery common in France for bigger transactions or guaranty deposits.