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Even beyond the supermarket, it was common to use checks at malls, big-box stores or gas stations until the early 2000s, when they were ultimately upstaged by credit and debit cards.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
The event will be cashless, with only credit cards, debit cards or mobile pay accepted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
It is claimed that the pair used cash to pay for goods to avoid debit cards being linked to them.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
Launched in 2020, PIX has revolutionized payments in Brazil and surpassed the use of credit and debit cards, with seven billion transactions in January alone, according to the central bank.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
We filled out a bunch of forms and then had brand-new bank accounts, complete with debit cards that would arrive in seven to ten days.
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
