Comment on Venmo overdrafted my bank rather than use the balance in my account
lmmarsano@lemmynsfw.com 3 weeks agoIs that not the purpose of their ATM networks? Though I never use them, I read some offer deposits that way.
I’ve always direct deposited or scanned checks. If someone needs to send me cash, it’s always through some service like Zelle, ACH, or online bill pay. I don’t like to carry cash.
A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
ATM networks are typically for withdrawing money without a fee.
I dont think I’ve ever seen one that lets you deposit your cash at, for example, a gas station atm or anything… Feels like there’d be way too many liabilities… but who knows, maybe there is one that lets you.
lmmarsano@lemmynsfw.com 3 weeks ago
More than maybe one. Some also accept deposits through stores. I’ve never used them or needed to.
It was easy to adapt away from cash, and I prefer the safeguards of credit & mobile pay.
A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
No thanks, I prefer cash. Credit cards and debit cards can be disabled at a whim. Prone to being fucked up by computer error, don’t work when the internet is down, or during a disaster with no power.
Cash always goes through, though. Cash will always remain king.
lmmarsano@lemmynsfw.com 3 weeks ago
That’s the beauty: my card goes missing, I can lock it. Unauthorized charges can be reversed. I’m alerted of any charge immediately. Cards extend warranties on purchases & provide purchase protections.
Unless you carry around a huge supply of cash at all times, you’ll be in the same bind withdrawing cash: ATMs & account ledgers run on power & networks.
That’s also a problem: anyone can use my cash. If they steal it, I have no way to disable it, and it’s more difficult to recover. If I lose it, it’s most likely gone.
Not in terms of security or recovery.
I could withdraw cash, and carry it around, but then it won’t earn high interest.