€40 to the government each year for your credit card too
€40 to the government each year for your credit card tooGet a credit card. Then set up a direct debit to clear the entire amount owing on it every month. Then use it for all transactions. That way the merchant (shop/pub/restaurant) pays for each transaction and you get it for free. If you use a debit card you pay for each transaction.
Exactly. But if you sign up for a rewards card you’ll make that up in cash back. No way to do that on a debit card.€40 to the government each year for your credit card too
Exactly. They can sort out their own banking arrangements.The bank looks after my money why should I do whats best for some shop?
If we all took that course of action, the transaction fee would be passed on in full to the customer and the bank still pockets the fee. Using cash means that neither the customer nor the shop pays a fee.Get a credit card. Then set up a direct debit to clear the entire amount owing on it every month. Then use it for all transactions. That way the merchant (shop/pub/restaurant) pays for each transaction and you get it for free. If you use a debit card you pay for each transaction.
So, what if the shops internet goes down? ,how is payment made?
Yet ,to agree with common sense such as this deems you as a tin foil hatter!Cash stays local. A fool's errand for small shops and cafes to go cashless.
What if a meteor strikes the earth, killing us all?So, what if the shops internet goes down? ,how is payment made?
Indeed. A cafe thinks it's really 'cool ' to go cashless and next thing it's neighbours go bust as the large retailers take their custom and then there are no customers on the street to buy the fancy coffees.Yet ,to agree with common sense such as this deems you as a tin foil hatter!
A meteor strikes the earth with meaningful impact very infrequently. Broadband shutting down is a regular occurrence. In short, not a very good point.What if a meteor strikes the earth, killing us all?
