Cash purchases

[Jorbin]

Can anyone give me advise when shopping with cash. I think I hand over the right cash but the cashier says I haven’t then when I do get change I get confused and don’t know what amount it is. I get embarrassed and cross with myself.

 

[Beate]

Most debit cards now have a function that you can pay for goods under £30 simply by touching the card on the card reader, without the use of the pin. Could you try that?

 

[Jorbin]

Most debit cards now have a function that you can pay for goods under £30 simply by touching the card on the card reader, without the use of the pin. Could you try that?

I was only paying for two bottles of water and sweets. Should I use my card for such small purchases?

 

[karaokePete]

I was only paying for two bottles of water and sweets. Should I use my card for such small purchases?

The contactless card system is designed with small purchases in mind. It may be worthwhile talking to your bank.

 

[Beate]

I was only paying for two bottles of water and sweets. Should I use my card for such small purchases?

Yes, that's what it's there for, especially if it makes life easier for you.

 

[Jorbin]

I was only paying for two bottles of water and sweets. Should I use my card for such small purchases?

I don’t like it that my brain can’t do it!

 

[Jorbin]

Yes, that's what it's there for, especially if it makes life easier for you.

Oh ok thanks.

 

[Amethyst59]

That is a nuisance with contactless, if you cannot remember your pin. You never know when you will be asked for the pin. One method you could use is to always hand over more cash than you need. I mean, use a £2 coin for a small purchase, or a £5 note for something a bit bigger...and then the shop staff work out the change for you. I know this means that you do have to trust whoever is serving you, but if you go to supermarkets then the change is worked out automatically.
My husband did this for quite a while, when he could no longer recognise different notes and coins.

 

[jenniferpa]

I know this sounds simplistic, but I'm wondering if it might be easier with a really well organized wallet - one with a slot for each bill denomination?

I know there are wallets designed for blind people that not only have searate slots for paper money but also separate pouches for coins.

 

[Jorbin]

I know this sounds simplistic, but I'm wondering if it might be easier with a really well organized wallet - one with a slot for each bill denomination?

I know there are wallets designed for blind people that not only have searate slots for paper money but also separate pouches for coins.

Yes. My purse is like that.

 

[PJ]

Yes. My purse is like that.

I hope you are managing with the touch card now. I have a contactless card now too

 

[Laura40]

The contactless is really good too if you want to check your bank statements. It will tell you where you spent your money. If you just pay with cash you don't know where it goes! I prefer to pay with contactless for this reason.

 

[Jorbin]

I hope you are managing with the touch card now. I have a contactless card now too

Yes much better thanks.