• chiliedogg@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    Not for everyday use, but for large purchases, some places will require them to avoid the card processing fees or pass the fees to you.

    For instance, when I paid tuition at college, it was an extra 3.5% if I paid with a card, so it was a couple hundred bucks cheaper to pay with a check.