I use only cash IRL so my purchasing history and locations I frequent are not logged and sold. I detest that industry. A secondary reason is because some of tho

I use only cash IRL so my purchasing history and locations I frequent are not logged and sold. I detest that industry. A secondary reason is because some of those of us that do not -have- to use cash must do it anyway to justify stores continuing to accept it. You get used to it. People actually give me discounts for cash frequently, particularly small businesses or individuals. Saves them up to 5% fees on stripe/square. It has major benefits when dealing with service workers. You tip well in cash on the first drink and they prioritize your table all night even when places are slammed because you are not a tip gamble like everyone else, and they likely get away with not reporting most of it to management. I do carry visa gift cards purchased with cash for the rare vendors that refuse cash directly in captive venues where no other choice exists like concerts.