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Is cash dead in Australia? (nord.pub)
submitted 5 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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[-] Squizzy@lemmy.world 3 points 3 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.ca 3 points 3 days ago

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

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)

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.

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