cashless/wireless money transfers

I really prefer old-fashioned ways, you know, handwritten checks (if known to be good) CASH, and good ole CREDIT cards, but,I may hafta move into the present time, seems a lot are using things like Venmo and cash App. seems like a lot of places and people are using one of these

gonna be kinda tough to freeze that CASH in my hand,,'they' will prolly find ways to eliminate/control that too.....

I use bank wire transfers for machinery purchases out of state.  We use the Square credit card reader for sales at the Farmers Market, I prefer cash or Market Bucks but don't want to miss out on a sale.  Some farmers are taking Venmo, don't really know how it works, need to talk to a younger person who deals with it.

From what I've kinda learned here,,I'll jus stick with what I been doin....CASH,checks,and CC...

Is all fine until go into Ozark hill country, few strong enough signals for wireless devices, stores have Cash Only signs, do not take out of town and many In town checks, no visa or m-card swipe devices do not want them.

Saw such a sign at a smaller restaurant, people sat down to order lunches, noted On Door, sign above cash register, notation INSIDE menu and they got angry as the waitress asked who would get the check, guy held up a card, she told him do not take them, so out of seven people they had less than $20 together. On a road trip, unknown area.

Local car repair shops in town, Local Checks or cash only, NO CCs, no out of town checks. Will take a USPS money order or WU money order. Money is tight, cannot afford deadbeats.

still use cash,checks, and wire transfers if buying something big at on line auctions.

I use Paypal considerably as well a Chase Card that has a protection program if a unscrupulous vendor tries something stupid.  On those limited occasion when a source appears iffy I will try PP, if they refuse then fall back to MO, if that is refused I go elsewhere.  CCs and any hard checks only go to tructed sources.

I get why cash is still king for a lot of folks—it’s easy, private, and works even when tech decides to fail. There’s no beating that for simplicity. But I’ve found having a solid digital option can really come in handy, especially if you’re dealing with stuff like sending money overseas or swapping currencies.
For me, I was looking for something that didn’t eat up so much in fees, and I stumbled on ownersclubfx.com. It’s nothing fancy, just straight-up useful when you need to handle things quick and easy without feeling ripped off.



Edited by Tampetsma - 16 Jan 2025 at 11:23pm

PaulB wrote: If a person that I don't know can't come in person to pay CASH, I'll only accept a USPS money order. If either party doesn't do as promised, it becomes MAIL FRAUD. I will sometimes accept a check from an unknown, if they are OK with waiting for a check to clear.   I have encountered so many difficulties in the past when dealing with those that are not in the US. to the point I won't do business outside of the US. any more    I have had many mail me CASH, however I don't recommend that.

I'm with Dave


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