A cashless society?

[Smudge]

I wouldn't want a cashless society, i use cash a lot. I only use a card when buying online and then its always a credit card.
I always have at least £250 in my wallet and always have at least a couple of grand at home, in case i want to have a deal with someone on something. Hard cash is king in many circumstances and i always want to know i can easily lay my hands on some.

 

[Milzy]

Even the cyber criminals are dealing in bit coins. I know someone who's working cash in hand on private land. He doesn't trust banks and hides money around the house in safes. All I know is our local chippy takes cash only.

 

[Rusty Nails]

I have heard that there's been a sharp increase in the use of contactless due to the coronavirus scare and the perception it reduces the risk of cross-infection. Once people get used to using it it could become a habit, and another nail in the coffin for cash.

I quite like cash for many purchases because I resent the amount of information companies hold on me, not just what I've bought, but when and where I was at the time. I want the right to be anonymous and untraceable when I choose to be. Not for nefarious purposes but because that is my choice when going about my life within the law.

I know that I will be disappointed in this as big business will get its way in the end.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Cash won't disappear for a long time yet, if it ever does. there are so many instances where it is more convenient.

 

[vickster]

I’ve got a few of these to spend before I head back tomorrow, funny green paper money

 

[classic33]

I think contactless came along just that bit too late. Other means of payment, mentioned already, are already taking over from contactless.

Cash I'll get from a machine on the day it's needed. Contactless payment amount has been reduced from £30 to £10, reducing the amount that can be taken at each transaction should I have the cards taken again.

 

[classic33]

I’ve got a few of these to spend before I head back tomorrow, funny green paper money

You willing to swap?

 

[carlosfandangus]

You willing to swap?

We still have a few in circulation, I have a 50p note here too, they are still legal tender, I would not like to try and spend it though

 

[MontyVeda]

For those that say they never use cash, do you really buy a packet of crisps in a shop with contact less, or a pint in a pub?

as mentioned, a few pubs up here don't accept cash anymore... and there's my M&S carrot (singular)

 

[vickster]

You willing to swap?

For what?

 

[slowmotion]

I still use cash for tips in restaurants, for beer at the offie, and for haircuts. Using contactless is so easy that it makes me nervous.

 

[classic33]

For what?

£1 for £1

 

[Drago]

Even the cyber criminals are dealing in bit coins. I know someone who's working cash in hand on private land. He doesn't trust banks and hides money around the house in safes. All I know is our local chippy takes cash only.

To be fair, cyber villains are hardly likely to deal in cash.

 

[tyred]

I always light my cigars with a €100 note. I tried using a card but my cigar tasted of burnt plastic afterwards. Cash is best.

 

[classic33]

I always light my cigars with a €100 note. I tried using a card but my cigar tasted of burnt plastic afterwards. Cash is best.

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