Do you still rely on cash?

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Came across this interesting news article by the BBC regarding UK spending habits.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44973466
Despite the technological advancements in transaction methods, and the increasing rate of card purchases, 2-3 million UK residents still rely on cash.
Interesting question to everyone, where do you stand with carrying cash?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44973466
Despite the technological advancements in transaction methods, and the increasing rate of card purchases, 2-3 million UK residents still rely on cash.
Interesting question to everyone, where do you stand with carrying cash?
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And that's the bottom line.
You know where you are with cash. If I give you £5 I know I've paid you £5. If I give you plastic, I might be surprised to find there was a "glitch" and it got taken 4x, or became £500..... you can't trust what you can't see and touch.
One of the main issues for me is charity giving - loads of people give small change and it all adds up. I do use direct debit for my favourite charities, but it's all the little things like cake sales at work, the poppy appeal etc. that would lose out.
Maybe I!!!8217;d prefer the money launderers and crims to have a harder time, so, on balance I think I!!!8217;d prefer a cash,less society
Banks would be happy if we were cashless they would be rolling in virtual cash like numbers from transaction charges. :rotfl: KEEP
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The little baker across the way sells the most amazing toasty-tea-cakes...and only accepts cash, they don't even accept credit cards.
Our 'Community Car' service (A company that will drive OAPs/Disabled People wherever they want to go at a very reasonable fare...basically petrol plus a minimal admin charge) will only accept cash....as do the local taxi cab firm.
There is a charming local caf! run by a charity giving training and work-experience to young people with learning difficulties...they prefer cash- part of the training of the young people is learning to handle money.
A number of the local market stalls are cash-only...included the chap from whom I buy fruit and veg.
I have a debit card, and a newly acquired credit-card but there are still some things I prefer to pay for in cash - especially as so many of the small shops round here are cash-only...they simply don't have the facilities to accept cards.
I have yet to got to in person to buy something and been refused it because I am paying in cash.