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That's a new one. Genuine question, why do you prefer using cash instead of using a phone or card?
by Xplune13 3y ago
That's a new one. Genuine question, why do you prefer using cash instead of using a phone or card?
- 34679 3y agoCash is free and easy. Electronic payments add cost and complexity that sometimes results in failure.
- rhdunn 3y agoCash is useful in cases where your phone/card isn't working. E.g. if your phone has run out of battery, you are in a location that has a poor signal, your account has been locked due to a suspicious/unusual transaction (even if legitimate), etc. You don't need it all the time, just for emergencies.
- atq2119 3y agoSystems you want to use in an emergency have a tendency to start failing when you don't exercise them regularly. That's my primary reason for using cash. Privacy is the second. The tactile sense for how much money I spend is the third.
- mdp2021 3y agoTransactions through credit cards and similar are not anonymous. Having third parties track your daily activities is beyond dystopian.
- coldtea 3y agoNot new at all. Many people feel that way. Lots of good arguments too.
- Alifatisk 3y agoSometimes I don’t want to walk around with my valuables on me, I just bring a small sum enough to satisfy my groceries. I do this especially when it’s dark outside and I have to go out to shop, this way, I don’t lose anything significant if I get robbed. Another good reason is that some shops have to pay a fee for being able to accept digital transactions, for some shops, the fee is quite a lot. So paying with cash is preferred and helps them a bit. Lastly, while it sounds shady, being able to pay in cash keeps me from being traced by the government. I don’t really have anything to hide but having the option to be anonymous If I want feels good.
- xadhominemx 3y agoYou don't like to bring your valuables with you, so you bring cash instead of a PIN-protected debit card?
- Alifatisk 3y agoI'd rather loose 10 bucks than letting them take my debit card. PIN is not required until a certain amount.
- xadhominemx 3y agoYou buy $10 of groceries at a time?
- Alifatisk 3y agoIt’s not exactly 10$ every time, it varies. But it’s a small amount. If I have to buy larger amount of groceries, then I wait until daylight. No way I’m carrying more money when it’s dark outside.