Five Pros of Paying Cash at the Market

By Ashley Ward

1. More money stays with the maker
Cash helps vendors avoid costly processing fees, which can add up quickly—especially for small-ticket items. Cash means no fees, so more of your money goes directly to the artisan or small business.

2. Keeps things simple 
Let's face it: tech can be unreliable, especially on a shared network. Using cash helps us avoid tech delays, bad connections and forgotten passwords. Cash is fast and reliable. 

3. Promotes mindful spending
Paying with physical cash makes you more aware of your purchases, helping you shop more intentionally. Do you really want to part with that crispy 20-spot?

4. Good for the planet
Tech-based money exchanges require processes that use energy from servers, devices, apps and networks. Cash is the lower waste option.

5. No Digital Footprint
Using cash is a straightforward money exchange between buyer and seller. When using digital payments there are third parties involved that may collect data and use it for targeted marketing. If you want to keep it clean, keep it cash.