• treadful@lemmy.zip
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    27 days ago

    Then you lose all access to the Visa/MasterCard network which is basically required for most bills.

    Or worse, you risk getting robbed of your whole check by your roommates friend.

    Life without a bank account was hard then. Probably harder now.

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      26 days ago

      Go to Walmart and buy a visa gift card. They max out at $500 which is plenty. You’d pay for it in cash.