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NYC is still very much a cash-based economy. Most people have cash, most of the time.
by hapless 11y ago
NYC is still very much a cash-based economy. Most people have cash, most of the time.
- learc83 11y agoReally? Are there shops that don't take cards? I can't remember the last time I saw a shop in Atlanta that was cash only. Even tiny convenience stores in the really bad parts of town take cards.
- mattwad 11y agoOh hell yes. Especially in Brooklyn... I'm from Texas and also noticed the difference, but you get used to it/pay a lot in ATM fees.
- jdonahue 11y ago> pay a lot in ATM fees If you use ATMs with any frequency, you need to get a free checking account and debit card with a bank* that will refund your ATM fees each month. Once you have one, the higher the ATM fee, the better you feel. (*I use Schwab, particularly because it refunds ATM fees internationally. In general, just about any online bank -- e.g., Ally -- will also refund fees at least domestically. Many credit unions probably do this as well.)
- yincrash 11y agoYes. Most shops outside of chain stores prefer cash. Especially bodegas.