• Tinks@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

      I still have to have a checkbook because my dog groomer and my tree trimmer/gutter cleaner companies both refuse to accept cards. They are small businesses and don’t want to deal with the fees. My options are go get cash every time, or keep a checkbook on hand to write checks. While I understand their reasoning, it’s infuriating that checks even still exist.

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      9 months ago

      I pay in checks for large bills. I fail to see a problem

      • Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world
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        9 months ago

        Why would you use a functional system for the past fifty years that works? Instead of using a third party data harvesting middleman like Venmo/Cash app/Paypal who can reject your purchase because fuck you?

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          9 months ago

          Wait, you guys don’t have bank transfers in the USA? I can send money from my own bank account with no fees to every other bank in my country

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        9 months ago

        I have received a check for some equity with a previous employer. There is barely any bank on the continent that can do anything with it, so I’ll wait for my next overseas trip to cash it.