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Do you still use cash?

283 replies

BitchesBeSniffin · 03/06/2024 20:34

Just had a discussion with my DH about this and am wondering which of us is in the minority in the world of Mumsnet.

YABU: I still use cash and make sure I always have some on me

YANBU: I barely ever / never use cash

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Waltdisnerd · 03/06/2024 21:22

Everyday. Much prefer it

BotterMon · 03/06/2024 21:21

Of course I use cash - gets me massive discounts on a plethora of goods and services. It also supports independent shops which are being screwed by card charges.

Of course I have cards too but would never be fully tech reliant.

LordSnot · 03/06/2024 21:19

BarcardiWithGadaffia · 03/06/2024 21:03

You must be new here, no one in mimsnetland has seen an actual piece of money since 2005 and lives in a place where no shops take cash

Aren't you a bit embarrassed posting that twaddle among all the people saying they use cash?

FloralMonster · 03/06/2024 21:17

Mostly pay on my phone but do always have cash on me.

I go to the charity shops once or twice a week with the dcs so like to have change for that.

I’ve noticed it tends to be older folk who use cash. My nana never trusted cards, she always drew her cash out and spent accordingly for the week.

I do find it easier to keep track of spending when I use actual cash. Maybe that’s the secret to budgeting.

BouleDeSuif · 03/06/2024 21:17

Cash because I can budget better that way. I take it what I need for the day and that's it.

Chocolateorange22 · 03/06/2024 21:13

I'd rather not, usually pay contactless for everything on phone. However the kids hairdresser, our village hall and our council car parks only ever want cash. Like why?

FuzzyPuffling · 03/06/2024 21:10

My hairdresser prefers cash so they don't have to pay card fees.
Window cleaner ditto.

bows101 · 03/06/2024 21:09

Yes, I still use cash in my daily life quite a lot. Annoys me there's only like 1 self service till which accepts cash, if any at all but small price to pay.

BobnLen · 03/06/2024 21:09

I have about £50 in my purse, I think DH probably has quite a bit more as a couple of his clubs are cash only.

RosesAndHellebores · 03/06/2024 21:07

I like to have at least £50 in my purse. I usually pay cash when stuff is less than £10.

tuvamoodyson · 03/06/2024 21:07

Himitsu · 03/06/2024 20:40

What are the odds of that happening though? That has never happened to me before ever.

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Happened to me in a shop at the weekend….I had cash in my purse, lots of people didn’t and had to leave their purchases…🤷‍♀️

medianewbie · 03/06/2024 21:05

I prefer cash. Much easier to budget. Doesn't 'go down' like technology
(I'm rural Scotland). Easier to use anonymously (if you need to flee). Harder for businesses / Govt to monitor my spending.

MinervaMcGonagallsCat · 03/06/2024 21:05

I can't try the last time I needed cash in the UK.

tuvamoodyson · 03/06/2024 21:04

Himitsu · 03/06/2024 20:38

No and it really pisses me off when a place asks for cash because wtf carries cash these days??

The poster above you…

BarcardiWithGadaffia · 03/06/2024 21:03

You must be new here, no one in mimsnetland has seen an actual piece of money since 2005 and lives in a place where no shops take cash

flennait · 03/06/2024 21:02

Yes but not for spending. Mainly use it to move money around accounts without leaving a paper trail.

Namechanges85437854 · 03/06/2024 21:02

Mostly I don't, but there's still the odd thing that comes up where I need it (DD's rainbows subs, fish & chip shop & ice cream van) where I need it, so try to keep a bit in the house.

Whoknowswhatanymore · 03/06/2024 21:02

Yes totally. Need it for parking, window cleaner, bin cleaner, collections at work, school fundraising etc. Like to have some cash in regardless.

Hotnamehere · 03/06/2024 21:00

Lots of people still use cash. I'd say it's about a 50/50 split where I work. Also so many people faff about trying to get their phones to work on the card machine, I'd rather they did use cash.

Youdontevengohere · 03/06/2024 20:59

PrincessTeaSet · 03/06/2024 20:51

Happened twice in a year here - all Sainsbury's internet went down and it was cash only.

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Not really an emergency though, unless you have absolutely no way of buying any other food in any other shop.

PitterPatter3 · 03/06/2024 20:56

Post-Covid, rarely.

Shade17 · 03/06/2024 20:56

I use cash as rarely as possible. Never carry it.

Mademetoxic · 03/06/2024 20:55

Himitsu · 03/06/2024 20:38

No and it really pisses me off when a place asks for cash because wtf carries cash these days??

A lot of people actually use cash, more than you think. (Work in retail)
We should never be so reliant on technology.

ScarletWitchM · 03/06/2024 20:54

I usually have up to £5 in change in my bag but generally never use cash and living in central London I rarely need cash

SnapdragonToadflax · 03/06/2024 20:54

Rarely use cash. I have an emergency £20 in my card wallet but I don't carry my big purse around with me for change anymore.

It's just so much easier to tap my card. And yes, I know all banking systems could go down, but realistically almost everyone will be in the same boat if that happens.