who still writes checks at the grocery store?

[redwine]

Originally Posted by ilovebdj

I've wondered this myself. If they are hoping for the float, they can still use their debit card, but just push the "credit' button and it will usually take another day to clear (at least w/ my bank.) It grates on my nerves......

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My bank take the money out right away out of my available balance even if I run it as credit. I use checks to pay rent.To much of a pain in the ass to run to the ATM machine or buy a money order.
I actually only experienced one company that deduct the money out
of my account the same day I write it. That' s "Old Navy". I float a check for maybe 1-2 days if I run short of money and have to buy some groceries. The grocery store I go to take around 5- 7 days to "cash" their check.
But most of the time I use my debit card.

[majesticspoof]

Debit in the grocery store. I haven't seen anyone using checks in awhile in the grocery store. That remind me of the commerical on t.v. with the lady that whole up the line at the register writing a check when everybody else is using debt cards. It slow the flow down.