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Times I have needed cash this fortnight

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marymarkle · 04/02/2019 23:48

I know there are some on here who say they never ever use cash. I don't know how they manage. Like most people I use a mixture of bards and cash.
So in the fortnight the times I have had to use cash are as follows.

Buying the Big Issue. I assume those who never use cash never buy the Big Issue.
Paying for drinks at a cash bar at a wedding. Very posh venue, but cash bar only, no cards.
Getting the bus into town. I live in a City where the buses only take cash or a bought bus card. I hardly ever use the bus, so no point buying a bus pass, so I used cash. You can not use a card.
Went to a local vintage fair today. This is a small fair and the best stalls are always some people who do this as a hobby/to make a bit of extra money, and none of them take cards. I assume because of the cost of taking cards.
Paid a tip by cash in a restaurant. I always pay tips in cash so servers get the whole amount. Even the best places take an admin fee.

By refusing to use cash I would have negatively affected my life this fortnight and not supported someone who is homeless.

OP posts:
FairyBunnyAgain · 06/02/2019 19:55

Where I use cash
M&S, JL and Sainsbury's car parks - annoyingly as the council ones are all contactless - less than £5 a month, hate that you get the money back on your card
Chinese or Chippy both cash only
Tips for the junior at hairdresser
All other tips are on card
Car Wash - only cash not sure it is total legit
Friday team lunch at work
I don't get through £50 per month
Niece and Nephew's birthday presents

FairyBunnyAgain · 06/02/2019 19:57

Haven't had a cheque to bank in over 18 months, last one was an inheritance where all the beneficiaries received cheques.
Rarely visit any bank, we have plenty in our town.

Badbadbunny · 06/02/2019 20:21

It’s not free to process cash though.

It can be with some banks. Eg if you get a co op bank account through fed of small business, you can pay in cash completely free at post offices. Other banks have similar arrangements.

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