use credit card or pay cash?

Philippines
January 29, 2010 10:53pm CST
As for me, I prefer to pay in cash when i went to shopping. When we pay in cash we don't have any debt to worry and it's nice to shop if you have money on your wallet. On the other hand, credit cards can make our mind go round and round thinking on how are we going to pay our debts. Some people just can't control themselves using credit card every time they shop especially when they see the item that they like. So,are you going to use credit cards or just pay in cash? What do you think?
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34 responses
@ghieptc (2522)
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
I don't have credit card but I can pay it on debit card. It is wise to pay in debit card because you can see how much you can afford & you can budget your savings. Be creative spender on those you need. Thanks happy mylotting!
@ghieptc (2522)
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
Thanks, if we have credit card there is the tendency to buy more even though were not need it.Spend much then suffer in payment of it.Budget & buy only what you need.
@ghieptc (2522)
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
Yeah, it's a big headache!!!Try debit card sometimes.
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
We really need to do budgeting, especially now that we're facing a lot of crisis. Good for you that you don't have credit card. Just buy the important one.
• United States
30 Jan 10
I'd like to use credit card. Sometimes I want to reture back some stufe I don't like but lost the receit, they can return the money to my credit card derectly.
• United States
1 Feb 10
You are welcome!:)
• Philippines
31 Jan 10
Really? I haven't tried that one before but I cut my credit card line now. Too much headache for me. That's why I'm using cash now when i want something to buy. Thanks linlin
@cycle6060 (118)
• India
8 Feb 10
I always carry my credit card with me and prefer paying with a card. I know it is not advisable using credit card all the time as most of the time i end up spending more that i should. Because the card is with me i buy things in haste sometimes and repent later for excessive spending. whenever I get my credit card bill ,I take a resolution to keep the card at home but yet to be firm on my decision.
• Philippines
8 Feb 10
Hi cycle 6060, I guess its a really trouble. I meant its hard to have a huge debts isn't it? The problem their is you can't control yourself in spending when you use credit card. We should learn how and what to spend, just the necessary things that we need and not to the extent of excessive spending. Take care
@kyel_11 (1069)
• Philippines
31 Jan 10
I go for CASH! Since I have no credit card yet and as of the moment, I have no plan of getting one, I still prefer to pay cash. The point is if you have a credit card you tend to shop more since you don't have to pay for them instantly. However as you shop more and more, you can't notice how much debt you need to pay until you received your bills from your credit card agency/bank. The good thing for cash is that as soon as you paid the items, then that's it,they're all yours, no worries about the bills :)
• Philippines
2 Feb 10
Yeah! no bills to worry if we pay cash. We can walk in the shopping mall freely and don't think of a debt because we pay then and there. Thank you kyel
• China
30 Jan 10
I usually use credit card when I went shopping. I don't like to bring too much cash in the wallet. It's convenient in paying by Credit card. I never let my credit card account out of control, so I didn't worry about how to pay my debts.
• Vietnam
31 Jan 10
I use my credit card as a habit almost with all my purchase, i think that's convenient.
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
That's nice to hear that your in control with your credit card. If you don't want to bring much money in your wallet, you can as well use the debit cards. All you need to do is to deposit your money to the bank and if you want something to buy, it will automatically debit your account without worries of paying a bill. As you've said your in control and you have nothing to worries that would be better than losing control in spending. thank you and take care coralin.
@wishuluck (233)
• Lithuania
30 Jan 10
i usually pay in cash. I think I would spend too much money if i used credit card every time i'm buying something. I like to have cash with me so i know how much money i can spend.
• Philippines
31 Jan 10
lol! you really can't control if your going to use credit cards.. I think you always swipe your card.
• India
30 Jan 10
I have been quite disciplined so far with my expenses.I almost always use cash or my debit card while shopping.That way I live eithin my means if I can say that.Of course I do use credit cards but very very rarely.I do not want to get into a credit cycle and be a ower to anyone!
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
Good for you nikhil. We should know what and where to spend our money.
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
I prefer paying in cash.I know my spending habits.having a credit card makes you think you have a lot of money,so you tend to spend and spend.I would rather discipline myself and use cash.with cash,when you don't have any amount in hand,you will see no reason to spend.I recently got a bonus,and while I am so tempted to shop,I will open a passbook account for my savings.I would like to save now so in the future,I have some money I can use for emergency needs.
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
I agree with you coco, we really tried our best not spend to much because we know that when we have money we are easily tempted to buy stuffs that are not necessary. Actually, saving our money to the bank is one of the best option. thanks
@agito121 (176)
• United Arab Emirates
30 Jan 10
i prefer to use cash but i really want to buy stuff online, but they only accept paypal so that a little bit sad. but i try to find a way, i dont really want a credit card right now, maybe when i really want soemthing online, i would apply for one.
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
lol! you can have one and if you do have one know what to prioritize. anybody can have credit cards though but it doesn't meant that we will use that for shopping and shopping.
@emediloy (701)
• Indonesia
30 Jan 10
Hi there..i don't have any credit card unless a debit card. but i never use it for shop or buying something. i prefer to pay cash. i think for some other people, credit card make them consumtive. i often heard someone isn't able to pay the bill because of her bad habit in using credit card.
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
That's right emediloy, when people always use their credit cards,they just bring the problems in their life. When the credit card bill arrives, you can say "OMG" my bill is so huge. lol
@Lily55 (35)
• China
30 Jan 10
same as you, i prefer to pay in cash. actually i have never used credit card before, partly because i think it's troublesome and partly because it is not necessary for me. having seen other friends' answers, i find most of us use debit cards. i agree with you, although i haven't used before. i believe using debit cards is better than using credit cards and more convenient than paying in cash.
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
yeah, debit cards is nicer than credit cards. Though you earn money but when the time you receive your salary, it will just go for the payment of your credit card bills. by, that time, you can see that you don't a savings anymore. Good to know that you pay cash as well. take care lily.
@emine08 (1551)
• Indonesia
30 Jan 10
I prefer use pay in cash to buy something. Because there is no other charge. If I use credit card I will pay for charge if my credit card is different.
• Philippines
31 Jan 10
Exactly! you will pay interest if you don't pay your credit card bills on time. There are charges too. Good for us, we pay in cash. lol
• India
30 Jan 10
I am just 17 and to get a credit card under my name i need to be 18 :/ So my next birthday i would surely like to use my credit card online like on ebay for major deals etc. Currently i have to pay in cash as there is no other option...
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
Be sure to use your credit card wisely milford or else you might end up of a headache due to your credit card bills. As for you, take it easy and buy the stuff that are necessary. You take care.
• India
30 Jan 10
It is always good to pay in cash because why to pay extra taxes of the bank. We can utilize the money that we give for taxes to do some more shoppings...
• Philippines
8 Feb 10
Hi shivamnig, it is exactly right that we pay in cash. We don't have anything to worry when the bill arrives. As for the taxes payment we just have to save it for another shopping. lol Take care
@tonyllenium (6252)
• Italy
2 Feb 10
So it depends even from goods i am buying as well!!So for normal buy i think cash is much comfortable and usable!!may be for some expenses as vacation or some products credit card can be better....
• United States
30 Jan 10
I pay with cash as well. Honestly, I don't have any credit cards at the moment. I've applied for one just for the sack of having one but I haven't heard back from the company yet. I rather pay by cash anyway. I agree it is easier to stay out of debt when you uses credit cards less frequently or even not at all.
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
I have credit card before but i cut my line because of the debts. If they grant the credit card that your applying, you will pay for the membership fee yearly. If they didn't call you maybe your application was not approve. Credit card is just headache but sometimes it will help if you don't have money anymore. It's nice if we just save our money to the bank.
@teamrose (1492)
• United States
30 Jan 10
I seldom use a credit card. I use a debit card for most of my purchases. With the debit I know exactly how much I can afford to spend.
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
Yeah, debit card is just the same as using your own money. You just have to deposit your money to the bank. It will automatically debit your account and it is most safe and no worries at all.
@Ladyslipper (1327)
• Philippines
31 Jan 10
Hi bwegirl! I prefer to use a debit card rather than credit card in shopping. When you use a debit card you will only use the money available for you to spend. I'm already paying a lot of bills so a credit card bill will just add up to my worries. Besides, if I need to buy something like a cellphone or appliances I can use my Savings Bank account. Credit card is just for emergency use. You should learn to control your self from overspending because if not you might end up unable to pay your debts.
@ANIME123 (2466)
• United States
31 Jan 10
Paying with cash is always the best to do. It's easier to because paying with cash you know how much you spent and you can keep count of it. From what I have heard of credit cards makes me not like them because it is not good to use credit cards your personal information can accidently be leaked which is not good. When you use cash it is way better and easier.
@cloud31 (5809)
31 Jan 10
I always used DEBIT card for shopping but of course if there's a credit card offer i will not hesitate to use my credit card, if that can make me less a dime.hehehe. but anyway depends where and when to use credit cards,and when to used cash ..