Do you still use cash?

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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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isthewashingdryyet · 03/06/2024 20:38

I carry a very small amount every day, but have a stash of cash at home for the days when the bank/supermarket/petrol stations are all down at the same time.
Enough for a couple of weeks food shopping and petrol
it does happen, look at the child benefit glitch today

FlippetyFlop77 · 03/06/2024 20:38

I always use cash where I can. I don't want cash to die out so I'm doing my little bit. We've all seen issues with recent tech going down. I don't like to be 100% reliant on technology. I'm all for keeping cash alive and small independents love it 😀

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??

YourMommaWasASnowblower · 03/06/2024 20:37

I prefer paying in cash because I know where I am with it. Sometimes when I take just my card to town I think I’ve only tapped it a couple of times, but when I check my statement realise I’ve spent more than I wanted to. I think tapping a card is too easy and I personally struggle keeping a track of it. Where as with cash I can physically see what I’m spending.

Womp · 03/06/2024 20:37

YANBU.

TeaKitten · 03/06/2024 20:36

I don’t ‘always make sure I’ve got some on me’ but I usually spend it on Saturdays at the kids football so that day I carry cash.

Butchyrestingface · 03/06/2024 20:36

"Cash" - wha dat?

BashfulClam · 03/06/2024 20:35

Contactless on my phone is my default.

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