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You forgot: * Your credit card, for businesses that don't have RFID smart card readers * Cash, for businesses that don't even take credit cards * Public tran

You forgot: * Your credit card, for businesses that don't have RFID smart card readers * Cash, for businesses that don't even take credit cards * Public transit pass, at least until those start to be supported by phone NFC software, and/or * Driver's license or ID

smackfu 15y ago
A lot of people today don't bother with cash, and it's not that hard a thing. Worst case, they point you to a nearby ATM.
- tesseract 15y ago
  Yeah, OK, but then I need either ATMs that support RFID smart cards (I've personally never seen one) or to carry my ATM/debit card, which is different from my credit card, although granted I could probably make do with just carrying the debit card.
  - smackfu 15y ago
    Ah yes, I didn't really finish my point, that a few years ago, going cashless would really not work at all, whereas now it is generally workable with a few exceptions. Nearly all retail and dining places take cards for any amounts. I figure this kind of thing will follow the same path.
jarek 15y ago
Point 1 is rendered unnecessary by point 2. Point 3 can be a reality now if you want it (http://www.bunniestudios.com/blog/?p=1379 http://www.bunniestudios.com/blog/?p=1379) and will be a reality for most people soon enough. Point 4 is not actually a necessity (unless you're driving). I've tried to make a point not to carry my driver's license in my wallet (the plastic doesn't own you) except for special occasions. It can be annoying at times, but I've never had a situation where I needed my license for something unplanned (as opposed to forgetting I'd need to prove identity/age at pre-planned activities).
- joejohnson 15y ago
  You must not live in NY. If you want to go to a bar, you will probably need an ID. And if you want to get on the subway, you won't be able to pay with NFC for probably many years to come.
  - jarek 15y ago
    Nope, I live in Toronto and don't use transit enough to justify a monthly pass (I just carry 2-3 tiny tokens in my pocket), and don't make unplanned outings to bars. In case of anything, I'm rarely more than half an hour away from home in any case. I guess most people can't or won't match my case, but I just wanted to highlight that carrying ID doesn't have to be a necessity.

smackfu 15y ago

A lot of people today don't bother with cash, and it's not that hard a thing. Worst case, they point you to a nearby ATM.

tesseract 15y ago
Yeah, OK, but then I need either ATMs that support RFID smart cards (I've personally never seen one) or to carry my ATM/debit card, which is different from my credit card, although granted I could probably make do with just carrying the debit card.
- smackfu 15y ago
  Ah yes, I didn't really finish my point, that a few years ago, going cashless would really not work at all, whereas now it is generally workable with a few exceptions. Nearly all retail and dining places take cards for any amounts. I figure this kind of thing will follow the same path.

jarek 15y ago

Point 1 is rendered unnecessary by point 2. Point 3 can be a reality now if you want it (http://www.bunniestudios.com/blog/?p=1379 http://www.bunniestudios.com/blog/?p=1379) and will be a reality for most people soon enough. Point 4 is not actually a necessity (unless you're driving). I've tried to make a point not to carry my driver's license in my wallet (the plastic doesn't own you) except for special occasions. It can be annoying at times, but I've never had a situation where I needed my license for something unplanned (as opposed to forgetting I'd need to prove identity/age at pre-planned activities).

joejohnson 15y ago
You must not live in NY. If you want to go to a bar, you will probably need an ID. And if you want to get on the subway, you won't be able to pay with NFC for probably many years to come.
- jarek 15y ago
  Nope, I live in Toronto and don't use transit enough to justify a monthly pass (I just carry 2-3 tiny tokens in my pocket), and don't make unplanned outings to bars. In case of anything, I'm rarely more than half an hour away from home in any case. I guess most people can't or won't match my case, but I just wanted to highlight that carrying ID doesn't have to be a necessity.