[hennie pennie]

The banks have been able to track the 20-$ bills for a long time, they know who takes them out of which ATM, and then who deposits them -- i.e., where they were spent.

However, unlike debit/credit cards, no one can find out the precise items purchased + precise identity of the purchaser when CA$H is used. I like cash.

[GOPsterinMA]

“However, unlike debit/credit cards, no one can find out the precise items purchased + precise identity of the purchaser when CA$H is used. I like cash.”

This is the mantra I’ve been preaching to folks who cross the border into NH. Screw the few frequent flier miles or 2 quarts of free gasoline, the clampdown has been coming.

Well, it’s here now - spot on Pearls.