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And not just that... I'd mention ukraine, but even in peace time, there can be huge power outages in relatively large areas (as in US, more than one in the rec

And not just that... I'd mention ukraine, but even in peace time, there can be huge power outages in relatively large areas (as in US, more than one in the recent years), where point of sale terminals stop working, there is no internet connection to process the transaction, but exchanging a few bills, for whatever you need always works, even in the dark. Also privacy... Want to buy a huge buttplug from a "Huge buttplug store ltd.", but your government could collapse in a few years and the new one might not like people (especially guys) using huge buttplugs? With cash, there's nothing to trace... with cards, the government can get a list of names in few seconds.

throwaway4aday 4y ago
Don't even need something as widespread as a power outage. Ransomeware or other security breaches can bring down payment systems for extended periods of time and can be far more difficult to fix.
enigma20 4y ago
Been in Norway recently. After long drive and reaching the airbnb, we went to the store to buy some food for dinner. Electricity went out. Payment by card not possible, payment by cash not possible. I even asked if I could take the food, leave my ID and come later to pay. They said no. What to do? Luckily after 20 minutes it was back, and after few more minutes all terminals were back online.