Wombat
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You may well be, that is why the question "Is it True?" is being asked but thanks for taking part..
Is this true in the USA?
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You may well be, that is why the question "Is it True?" is being asked but thanks for taking part..
Cheques are being phased out in Australia - even now they are very rarely used.
I myself have not written one for at least 3 years
Several posters in different threads have mentioned about them writing cheques - from which I take it they are not yet obsolete in US
Most places here have card readers that are brought to your table, or that you tap at the bar. But if not, does not bother me - I can see in real time on my phone what transactions have taken place.
I myself have not written one for at least 3 years
Several posters in different threads have mentioned about them writing cheques - from which I take it they are not yet obsolete in US
Most places here have card readers that are brought to your table, or that you tap at the bar. But if not, does not bother me - I can see in real time on my phone what transactions have taken place.
Aunt Bea
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Most of my routine expenses are set up as automatic recurring payments.
I still use a check to pay my rent because the automated service provided by my landlord charges a monthly processing fee of $4.95.
It goes against my grain to pay for the privilege of giving my landlord his money.
Other than that, I use checks to pay my annual state and federal income tax.
I still use a check to pay my rent because the automated service provided by my landlord charges a monthly processing fee of $4.95.
It goes against my grain to pay for the privilege of giving my landlord his money.
Other than that, I use checks to pay my annual state and federal income tax.
MACKTEXAS
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I have paper checks. My lawn service only accepts cash or checks. I use a check for him. He's not a great record keeper, and does not write receipts, so I want proof I paid him. I use paper checks to pay my property taxes. They charge a hefty fee (like $35.00) to pay with an ATM card or credit card . When I make a donation to a charity, I mail a check. I don't want them to have my credit card number. There are other times I want to pay by check, I just cannot recall all of them at this moment.
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When I make a donation to charity. I use Pay Pal. If you go through Pay Pal the charity shouldn't have your number, should they. I hope not. I haven't had any problems yet. (fingers crossed)
Wombat
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Whenever I have a tradesman in I always ask if there is a discount for cash if there isn't I use my card - they all seem to carry a tap machine in their truck/van.
I'd say three out of five will give you something like 10% off for cash, always worth asking.
None of my kids carry any cards, they all use their phone, my bank tells me I can use my phone but I have never been brave enough to set it up, I an used to using a card
I'd say three out of five will give you something like 10% off for cash, always worth asking.
None of my kids carry any cards, they all use their phone, my bank tells me I can use my phone but I have never been brave enough to set it up, I an used to using a card
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retiredtraveler
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We will still hand our card to someone if asked. We have not had a problem doing this over the years. We still use cards and have no interest in using a phone for transactions. Also wish there was no such thing as cash.