For the last four days, I've not had any physical money on me. Now, this is 2023, and I firmly believe we are hurtling towards an electronic payments-only society anyway, so in theory, it shouldn't matter. I don't carry any cards either; I use my mobile for payments, so generally, it's not a problem. The one downside is small shops such as my local newsagents can't afford WorldPay's exorbitant charges for a 27p transaction, so generally make a rule of "£3.00 minimum spend".
This morning I decided to visit a cash point (ATM for our American cousins) and, armed with £50, visited my local sandwich bar come cafe for the worker's breakfast of poached egg on toast with a bit of salt and pepper.
Me: "I've got actual money this morning, but you're going to hate me."
I handed over a £10 note to pay for my £2.30 sandwich
Cafe: "I can't do it! I don't have enough change."
Me "Well, I can pay by card, but you have a minimum purchase, don't you?"
Cafe: "Three pounds."
Me: "So I'm back to spending more! I dunno why I bothered getting cash?"
Cafe: "I'll make a note we owe you seventy pence."
Me: "With interest! I want interest!"
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