[Xplune13]

That's a new one. Genuine question, why do you prefer using cash instead of using a phone or card?

[mdp2021]

Transactions through credit cards and similar are not anonymous. Having third parties track your daily activities is beyond dystopian.

[Alifatisk]

Sometimes I don’t want to walk around with my valuables on me, I just bring a small sum enough to satisfy my groceries.

I do this especially when it’s dark outside and I have to go out to shop, this way, I don’t lose anything significant if I get robbed.

Another good reason is that some shops have to pay a fee for being able to accept digital transactions, for some shops, the fee is quite a lot. So paying with cash is preferred and helps them a bit.

Lastly, while it sounds shady, being able to pay in cash keeps me from being traced by the government. I don’t really have anything to hide but having the option to be anonymous If I want feels good.

[xadhominemx]

You don't like to bring your valuables with you, so you bring cash instead of a PIN-protected debit card?

[rhdunn]

Cash is useful in cases where your phone/card isn't working. E.g. if your phone has run out of battery, you are in a location that has a poor signal, your account has been locked due to a suspicious/unusual transaction (even if legitimate), etc.

You don't need it all the time, just for emergencies.

[atq2119]

Systems you want to use in an emergency have a tendency to start failing when you don't exercise them regularly. That's my primary reason for using cash. Privacy is the second. The tactile sense for how much money I spend is the third.

[34679]

Cash is free and easy. Electronic payments add cost and complexity that sometimes results in failure.

[coldtea]

Not new at all. Many people feel that way. Lots of good arguments too.