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Cash or card? – What the “Krone” readers say

When it comes to cashless payments, Austria lags far behind the rest of Europe. Cash is still an integral part of Austrian life. Nevertheless, many "Krone" readers prefer electronic transactions, while others swear by cash. We have summarized the best arguments for the payment methods for you.

In the spirit of "only cash is king", many "Krone" users are in favor of cash - whether it's to slip it to the grandchildren or to make tipping easier.

Divided opinion on the issue of clarity
The comments often argue that cash gives people a better overview of their finances. Some are clearly in favor of cash, while others are in favor of electronic payment.

Advantages of card payments
In addition to the possibly better overview, the lighter wallet, faster payment processing and simpler foreign payments also speak in favor of electronic transactions, as user Ylimmot96 explains.

"Card payments are expensive!"
 A few users also point out that electronic payments incur additional costs, which would increase prices for the end customer. However, it is argued that these costs are passed on to all customers anyway - regardless of whether they pay by cash or card.

How do you prefer to pay? Could you do without cash completely? Why, why not? In which situations do you prefer electronic payment? We look forward to hearing your arguments in the comments!