2017: An experiment. - Page 2

viridis · ‎31-12-2016

So, been considering this for a while now and I think, the time is probably right where I can attempt this.

The experiment sounds very easy, and by rights it should be a breeze but a few hurdles will almost definitely crop up.

The challenge is thus:

Only use electronic payment methods all year....actual Cash does not exist!

Sounds easy, until you think about it carefully....

The rules are very simple.

For all of 2017 I will only use the following methods of payment.

As well as chip and pin, online card payments and if needed, gift cards.

No actual Cash can be used to make a purchase.

If I receive actual Cash, I must transfer it into one of my digital methods and not spend the cash until it is in account.

This thread will act as a diary of events, including any situations where I have to "walk away" as the vendor didn't accept X kind of payment.

Cleoriff · ‎31-12-2016

@MI5 wrote:
Surely that applies to all cashless transactions?
Not many banks will refuse a payment for just a few quid.

I think this depends on the type of account you have. They certainly wouldn't refuse me...but my son has a completely different bank account which is his first non joint account for 28 years. No overdraft facility whatsoever. He needs to build up a credit rating you see.

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MI5 · ‎31-12-2016

Ah I see.

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Bambino · ‎02-01-2017

It will be an interesting experiment, @viridis, but you're going to miss out on using the new £1 coin.

http://www.cnbc.com/2017/01/02/new-quid-on-the-block-uk-revamps-its-coins-to-tackle-counterfeiting.h...

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adamtemp64 · ‎02-01-2017

No good for me in the local pub only cash taken

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Cleoriff · ‎02-01-2017

@Bambino wrote:
It will be an interesting experiment, @viridis, but you're going to miss out on using the new £1 coin.
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/01/02/new-quid-on-the-block-uk-revamps-its-coins-to-tackle-counterfeiting.h...

Oh thats like the old threepenny bit....Look...

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jonsie · ‎02-01-2017

CASH all the way here....

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Martin-O2 · ‎03-01-2017

Great idea @viridis! I understand that cashless payments have recently overtaken cash in the UK so this is definitely achievable but wont be the easiest thing to do. I'm interested to see how you get on

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viridis · ‎03-01-2017

First hurdle today,
Card machine at Cafe was on the blink so had to settle for a meal deal from the BP.

Cleoriff · ‎03-01-2017

@viridis wrote:
First hurdle today,
Card machine at Cafe was on the blink so had to settle for a meal deal from the BP.

@viridiscan I just double check?. Due to the fact you couldn't use your card in the cafe....you walked to some place where you could??

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viridis · ‎03-01-2017

No, the boss went for his brekkie and I gave him my card, he came back and said card machines on the fritz, so I went garage, as I was going there for ******s anyway