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A few family members use Google for their mobile payment. They are aware of the implications but all alternatives I found are crypto based and not usable for everyday transactions.

Any recommendations?

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[–] CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] illectrility@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

That's what I said, it's true. They don't find it as convenient

[–] a_spooky_specter@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use Garmin pay since they aren't really in the business of making money off ads to me.

[–] illectrility@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Looks interesting

[–] lippiece@lemmy.sdfeu.org 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You've just paraphrased your own post you made not much time ago in the same community.

???

[–] illectrility@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Oh I'm sorry, I'm using a third party app and it gave me an error. I'll log in to the website and check

Edit: Checked on the website, only one post

[–] shortwavesurfer@monero.town -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

No, the current financial system requires closed source software. Help change it by supporting crypto.

[–] illectrility@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm not against crypto. It's just not that usable for everyday transactions like at the grocery store

[–] shortwavesurfer@monero.town 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, i get ya. Though i have been buying groceries with crypto for half a year now. I would have starved to death if i hadnt figured it out.

[–] illectrility@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

... HOW. Teach us the dark arts

[–] shortwavesurfer@monero.town 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Giftcard services such as coinsbee or coincards

[–] kostel_thecreed@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

thats not really using crypto... it's more like indirect crypto usage. You can also just buy giftcards with cash... fail to see your point...

[–] shortwavesurfer@monero.town 1 points 1 year ago

Yes, but for now that is the only way. I do buy what i can directly though. I drink gratuitas coffee which is purchased directly with monero and not with a giftcard service. As more merchants accept crypto directly i will be very happy.