🇬🇧 To live and travel without money

In some parts of the world, withdrawing money from bank branches or ATMs is a thing of the past. The practicality of debit and credit bank cards and electronic payments is gaining more and more followers.

Curitiba is perhaps the first Brazilian city where we can go out without needing money in our wallet. Currently, even to use public transport in the city, it is possible to pay using a bank card with proximity payment technology. I don't know of any company in town that only accepts cash payment. Honestly, I'd rather not know. I love innovation. For those who like to blame astrology, yes, I am an Aquarius.

In several countries, the use of cards or electronic payments was already common even before the pandemic. Although electronic systems are subject to failure, the advantages, especially for those who travel or for those who have moved and do not know the city well, are still much more relevant than the risks. There is nothing more unpleasant than being a newcomer to a city and having to look for ATMs in order to withdraw money. Not to mention that, sometimes, to effect the change of address that includes change of city, banks reduce their withdrawal limit. I already had a problem with this when I moved to Porto Alegre.

What payment methods do you use most often in your daily life? And when you travel, which payment methods do you prefer? Have you ever had problems with payments for using only electronic means and cards? Can you live and travel without using banknotes, using only card and electronic payments?

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