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Is cash dead in Australia? (nord.pub)
submitted 4 days ago by NightOps@nord.pub to c/australia@aussie.zone
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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?

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[–] trk@aussie.zone 2 points 3 days ago (11 children)

I haven't used cash for at least 5 years.

I don't even take my wallet much anymore. My phone is all I need. If someone doesn't have tap to pay facilities, I just don't buy their good or service.

[–] NightOps@nord.pub 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

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.world 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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.ca 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Absolutely, having a few bucks as a fall back is a great idea.

[–] No1@aussie.zone 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

For when:

  • Your telco is down
  • Your 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.

[–] Couldbealeotard@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

Mate, if the electricity goes down, no one is buying anything.

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