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Old 01-03-2024, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby View Post
Yeah if they don't /have/ the change - small businesses can easily get stuck in that situation - then what? When there's a sign right on the cash register that says "we need singles!" and someone pays for their 89-cent candybar with a $5 bill - then the store should feel free to give the customer their change in penny rolls.
I'm not for or against cashless. However, our son lives in Brazil, and says it is great. The way he describes it is that it is not credit card driven but rather direct transfer from your bank account. Thereby bypasses the credit card charge .
Seems like several service stations now offer reduced prices if you pay direct from your account. He says all is done from a cell phone.

I do not yet trust technology so much that I want any direct access to my account by phone.

Also, seems like it opens the door for all kinds of spam messages.

Also, if all was done this way, it would seem to bypass those who don't have bank accounts or cell phones. Wow, am I dating myself.