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08-06-22 03:26 #3773
Posts: 6400So let's see.
Originally Posted by Sperto [View Original Post]
I point out that the same article states that contactless transactions are growing exponentially in Brazil. If and when it gets to where it is in the States, then I would be willing to use credit cards in Brazil more. But from a pure practical standpoint, I will always be a heavy cash user in Brazil because mostly what I'm buying is buceta and cuzinha, and that's all about cash for gash baby! Oh, but I guess all of Nounce's tutes are accepting payment by contactless credit cards now hahahahaha!
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08-06-22 01:40 #3772
Posts: 1092Just a bit more Contactless Payment context...
Re-Posted from the SP thread.
Contactless Payment context w/r to "no cash on hand".
Originally Posted by Nounce [View Original Post]
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08-05-22 20:21 #3771
Posts: 2374Originally Posted by Sperto [View Original Post]
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08-05-22 19:36 #3770
Posts: 1092Two ways of looking at it. I guess?
Originally Posted by OJeito [View Original Post]Originally Posted by Sperto [View Original Post]
Different POVs, different takes, yields different insights. I'm always learning.
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08-05-22 03:28 #3769
Posts: 4048Originally Posted by OJeito [View Original Post]
That's a valid point, if you are scared of getting robbed you might want to avoid cash. However, I don't agree that there is a lower risk of getting mugged if you use credit card. The guys that will mug you on the street don't know if you carry cash or not. If they find no cash they might hurt you until you give them your pin code.
I don't worry about being robbed as I use common sense and have a good luck charm. I always divide my cash in two places, large bills hidden inside my shorts / trousers and about 50 reais in small bills in a miniwallet. If I would get robbed I rather loose 50 reais than loosing my credit card.
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08-04-22 23:18 #3768
Posts: 1092Makes Perfect Sense
Originally Posted by OJeito [View Original Post]
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08-04-22 22:19 #3767
Posts: 2374Originally Posted by Sperto [View Original Post]
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08-04-22 18:33 #3766
Posts: 112Sometimes cash doesn't cut it
If you take a stroll around down rua augusta in SP, it is impossible not to to notice that many botecas, lanchonettes and other tiny food spots in consolacao do NOT take cash and only accept debit and credit cards. Indeed it can be kind of a hassle if you prefer to use cash. From my understanding, No cash on hand directly equates to a lower chance of being robbed. I guess it makes sense.
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08-04-22 17:25 #3765
Posts: 2193Good advice.
Originally Posted by Sperto [View Original Post]
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08-04-22 16:47 #3764
Posts: 4048Originally Posted by Golfinho [View Original Post]
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08-04-22 15:32 #3763
Posts: 2374Originally Posted by Sperto [View Original Post]
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08-04-22 08:16 #3762
Posts: 4048Cash vs credit card
There was a discussion regarding using cash vs credit card in the São Paulo thread. In Brazil I only use credit card when withdrawing money from ATMs or when buying flight tickets online. Otherwise I never pay anything in Brazil using a credit card.
My reasons for using cash, besides the risk of skimming, are that cash is accepted everywhere and also because you often get a lower price using cash. When I check in at a hotel in Brazil I always negotiate the rate and almost always get a discount, specially when I offer to pay with cash. In privées I don't negotiate the price, but often they have a cheaper price when paying cash.
In Brazil they always had problems giving change. Because of this I always make sure I have between 50-100 bills of 2, 5, 10 and 20 reais bills when travelling in Brazil. You can just enter a bank and change to the bills you want. It might not be useful for those staying one week, but it's very handy if you stay for a longer time.
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08-04-22 00:14 #3761
Posts: 2193Has anyone tried ecstasy in Brazil? It is supposed to be good for going to raves and fucking.
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08-03-22 23:30 #3760
Posts: 2193Is Brazil Dangerous?
https://youtu.be/voTK4uHkros
I find this youtube channel is awesome!
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08-03-22 20:34 #3759
Posts: 1092The "Racist Spectrum"
Originally Posted by Sperto [View Original Post]
May not get "eyeballs", but perhaps more "appropriate", perhaps not. Who the heck, can tell these days?...kkkk
Anyways, see this link for the post: http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/...=1#post2727446