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Originally Posted by EdFNJ
Another way to go paperless and not be concerned over paper receipts is to setup your credit or debit card to send text and/or email notifications with any purchase over $.01. I would guess they all have that feature now (look under notifications on your credit card account). I immediately, literally within seconds of the purchase before I even walk away from the register, get a text with the Amount and where it was purchased (but not what was purchased). At least that way, if you don't have a physical receipt, you know you are not being overcharged before you leave the store. You can use those text and/or email messages to reconcile your purchases if that is the goal. With all that probably 99% of places provide a paper receipt if one wants it so it really shouldn't be a major issue especially for a $3 cookie..
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I agree. I do the alert thing also. But, I rely on paper receipts to document credit card transactions, and prevent multiple charges. If the merchant doesn't issue paper receipts, they can charge your card again, and there is no documentation for any of the transactions. A text proves that the merchant charged your card, but it doesn't prove that you authorized the charge.
I don't know of any merchants who refuse to issue a paper receipt and also refuse cash, except this merchant. But, I hope the business succeeds.