>
> Paying by check can be expensive here for the account holder (they
> charge a percentage of the amount on the check for 'processing',
> depending which bank/type of account one holds) - so a lot people go
> for the debit card option (a.k.a 'cash card' as Barb pointed out in
> another thread) - or credit cards.
>
> Heh. I had to make a cash deposit into my bank account a month or two
> back - and my bank charged me some ridiculous amount for doing so!
> Jayzuz - I'm putting (cash) money in there, not taking any out! Mumble,
> mumble, grumble.... (and it's the same with all the banks 'round here -
> they prefer folks to use 'on-line banking', it would seem).
>
> As for the 'points system' when using a credit card - there are a couple
> of similar schemes here, and yes, sometimes it's worth cashing them in
> (pun intended).
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy

I've been paying by credit card for the last few years, as my Citi card is
giving me 2% back on groceries, at least for now. I think most of those
perks will be dropping by the wayside and I'll switch back to debit card (or
cash if they start charging for card use).

I get 3% back on gas on my Costco American Express which usually means its a
better deal to use my card than to buy gas at the 'cash' price they charge
now.

Jon

Jon