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Cash or Card?

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Former_MSE_Nick_T
Former_MSE_Nick_T Posts: 52 Forumite
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Just read on the BBC that card payments have now overtaken cash as the most popular way of paying. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44496513

Which do you prefer? Me personally, I prefer the debit card, I hate carrying cash around now.

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  • sarah1972
    sarah1972 Posts: 19,393 Senior Ambassador
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    edited 19 June 2018 at 4:53AM
    I put absolutely everything on my BA Amex card and then pay it off every month so I get the most Airmiles. I only ever use my debit card if Amex isn't taken so very rarely.
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  • pmduk
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    Card, it helps me categorise and thus control my spending, though I still feel silly using it for smaller purchases. That might be another discussion point? what is the smallest amount you're comfortable using your card for? My cut-off is £1
  • Stompa
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    pmduk wrote: »
    That might be another discussion point? what is the smallest amount you're comfortable using your card for? My cut-off is £1
    I don't have a cut-off. My lowest ever is 14p, Mrs S has managed 6p a few times.
    Stompa
  • MrsSave
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    Definitely card. It means I keep a control over how much I spend and where!! I use a Tesco credit card and keep the points for days out. As for minimum, I'm not sure - I always check they're happy to take a card for small amounts!! I don't think I've used it for under £1.
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