I always carry some cash, even if I usually pay with card. many many stores have a minimum purchase to use a card, and most these days no longer accept checks.

I always carry some cash, even if I usually pay with card. many many stores have a minimum purchase to use a card, and most these days no longer accept checks. cash is my only option. I ran into only one store that had a minimum purchase to use card, and they didn't accept cash or checks at all. I just left the stuff on the counter and walked out.