I mean, since the last time I’ve visited: it seems like no one ever carries it. I prefer it because CC charge additional fees (which end up making the item cost more) I have a small rant about that: STOP RIPPING OFF PEOPLE WITH THOSE SURCHARGES?! (It should be 0 rather than 1%) as it may seem trivial, they add up overtime. Are stores allowed to refuse cash payments outright despite them being legal tender?

  • NightOps@nord.pubOPEnglish
    2·
    12 days ago

    Tap to pay only works when electricity itself remains online, but during a blackout forget it. Cash exists for a reason, it’s been around for a long time before smartphones were invented.

    • Squizzy@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      12 days ago

      I mean so was everything that predated a new technology. We should all etch shit in stone by this logic.

      I have competition, price and privacy concerns too but still this argument is ridiculous in the face of lived experience.

      • melsaskca@lemmy.caEnglish
        3·
        12 days ago

        Shit fails and you need alternatives when in a bind. It’s not even close to being a ridiculous comment.

          • No1@aussie.zoneEnglish
            3·
            12 days ago

            For when:

            • Your telco is down
            • The internet is down
            • Your bank is down
            • The telco, internet or bank of the vendor is not available
            • Your phone updates/has a fit
            • Your payment app updates/has a fit
            • Google/Apple/Samsung has a fit

            You guys convinced me I should keep carrying enough cash to get ripped off by a taxi to get home.