Somebody please explain to me

[WDWfanatic288]

my mom uses checks sometimes..but only when she wants money...she balances her checkbook on the computer

but most of the time she uses a credit card! hehe!

 

[A kid at heart]

Then another solution is to stick the receipt right in the checkbook to write it in later!

 

[milmore104]

I use both checks and debit cards. I use my debit more often. I usually write a check if I didn't make it to the bank on Friday to deposit my DH paycheck. Therefore I can't use my debit because the money is in my hand and not in the account. I would never dream of balancing my checkbook in line. i usually have the check made out except for the amount by the time I'm there. And just a quick note. Not all banks offer them.

 

[cotye]

I don't think I've ever seen a person use checks up here for YEARS!!! I think the last time I saw someone use checks, she got dirty looks from every in line! Mostly people up here use cash, credit cards or debit. I prefer debit, because I usually don't carry all that much cash with me.

I only use checks when paying the odd bill and that's rare as most of my bills are registered online with my bank... so I pay through ATM, online or thru the telephone. I hate nothing more than to stand in line.

I just remember the fact that time is something that cannot be given back. Once it's gone, it's gone.

I used to live in a town dominated by university kids (two universities in a small town) and EVERYONE paid by debit or credit. The whole town's stores catered to us and I don't think they would even accept checks! LOL!!!

 

[Blondie]

I'm another check writer, and until they do away with them completely (which I do see in the future....hopefully not too soon though) I will continue to be a check writer.

However, as a courtesy to the customers behind me, I always write them out in advace. Then all I have to do is fill in the amount.

All of the stores I shop at have "check cashing cards." All they do is scan it, and it's approved. No waiting for me, the cashier, or the customer waiting behind me.

I must admit, the only people I have seen who wait to write out their checks, and then take so long to do so....have been men!

 

[Blondie]

I think part of it is the "float" you get by writing the check. If you use a debit a card the debit is asap. If you write a check it takes a couple of days to clear

Another reason I write checks.

Just want to add that I only write checks for my hair stylist and for groceries.

Everything else is by cash or most often, credit cards.

 

[Boo'sMom]

because EVERY machine slides the card a different way....talk about slowing me down...ugh..

 

[Blondie]

Boo'sMom, isn't that the truth!

Some have the strip to the left, others to the right, some don't scan at all and you have to repeat the process.

UGH!!!!!!!!!

Just wait awhile, soon we'll all have a microchip implanted somewhere on our bodies with all our financial and medical info.
It will also allow Big Brother to trace our every step. Just make sure your new ID numbers don't include 666!