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Originally Posted by HarryT
It seems like a strange system. In the UK, pretty much all utility companies offer you a discount for paying by Direct Debit (automated withdrawal from your bank account) because it's less work and expense for them that way.
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It does feel like the whole of the US is years behind in electronic payments.
I found my cheque book recently, and I haven't written a check since 2010. Even our window cleaner accepts bank transfers! And with many car parks now taking contactless payments, the need for cash has pretty much vanished too, they were the last things I carried coins for.