larger euro notes for Italy
May 16th 2003, 1:29 am
#76
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Re: larger euro notes for Italy
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[email protected] (David Horne) wrote:
> While in the UK, we still use cheques and cheque guarantee cards, I'm
> hard pressed to think of _any_ situation here where we'd have no choice
> but to send a cheque, and couldn't use a debit or credit card.
Buying from a private vendor off eBay is the most common use of cheques
for me; or cashing a cheque in the pub when I've forgotten to go to the
ATM. But generally I'd agree with you, cheques are slowly receding into
history here.
,
[email protected] (David Horne) wrote:
> While in the UK, we still use cheques and cheque guarantee cards, I'm
> hard pressed to think of _any_ situation here where we'd have no choice
> but to send a cheque, and couldn't use a debit or credit card.
Buying from a private vendor off eBay is the most common use of cheques
for me; or cashing a cheque in the pub when I've forgotten to go to the
ATM. But generally I'd agree with you, cheques are slowly receding into
history here.
May 16th 2003, 3:30 am
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Re: larger euro notes for Italy
"European" a écrit dans le message de news:
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> Any grounds for this doubt?
Yes. Checks are so well entrenched in banking practice that I find it hard
to believe that any country would eliminate them. It is, after all, just a
form of promissory note and order to the bank, and it will always be
possible to write those, since they are nothing more than simple contracts.
> Personal Cheques have NOT been issued NOR
> accepted in the Netherlands for several years.
If you send a written order to your bank to pay someone some amount money
from your account, normally they are required to comply. In essence, this
is writing a check.
[email protected]...
> Any grounds for this doubt?
Yes. Checks are so well entrenched in banking practice that I find it hard
to believe that any country would eliminate them. It is, after all, just a
form of promissory note and order to the bank, and it will always be
possible to write those, since they are nothing more than simple contracts.
> Personal Cheques have NOT been issued NOR
> accepted in the Netherlands for several years.
If you send a written order to your bank to pay someone some amount money
from your account, normally they are required to comply. In essence, this
is writing a check.
May 16th 2003, 4:01 am
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Re: larger euro notes for Italy
Following up to European
>Personal Cheques have NOT been issued NOR accepted in the Netherlands
>for several years.
>There are viable alternatives payment methods.
how do people pay thier credit card bils if they dont have internet
banking?
I'm down to one personal cheque a month now, a tradesman who calls at
the door. But I do use cheques for business payments.
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>Personal Cheques have NOT been issued NOR accepted in the Netherlands
>for several years.
>There are viable alternatives payment methods.
how do people pay thier credit card bils if they dont have internet
banking?
I'm down to one personal cheque a month now, a tradesman who calls at
the door. But I do use cheques for business payments.
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Fellwalking, photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
May 16th 2003, 4:23 am
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Re: larger euro notes for Italy
On Fri, 16 May 2003 10:36:14 +0200, "Mxsmanic"
wrote:
>"David Horne" a écrit dans le
>message de news:
>1fv1oav.dzs7b2p10e6lN%i_will_almost_never_read_th [email protected]...
>> Are there cases in France where you have no
>> choice but to send a cheque.
>Isolated purchases by mail may require a check. I still pay my rent by
>check.
>> I really doubt the Netherlands would get rid
>> of cheques if there were no alternatives, right?
>So do I. I also doubt that the Netherlands has actually gotten rid of
>checks.
Any grounds for this doubt? or is it just that you personally find
this situation difficult to image.
BELIEVE IT. IT'S TRUE.
Personal Cheques have NOT been issued NOR accepted in the Netherlands
for several years.
There are viable alternatives payment methods.
wrote:
>"David Horne" a écrit dans le
>message de news:
>1fv1oav.dzs7b2p10e6lN%i_will_almost_never_read_th [email protected]...
>> Are there cases in France where you have no
>> choice but to send a cheque.
>Isolated purchases by mail may require a check. I still pay my rent by
>check.
>> I really doubt the Netherlands would get rid
>> of cheques if there were no alternatives, right?
>So do I. I also doubt that the Netherlands has actually gotten rid of
>checks.
Any grounds for this doubt? or is it just that you personally find
this situation difficult to image.
BELIEVE IT. IT'S TRUE.
Personal Cheques have NOT been issued NOR accepted in the Netherlands
for several years.
There are viable alternatives payment methods.
May 16th 2003, 4:28 am
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"Mxsmanic" wrote in message news:...
[snip]
> > In the UK, most landlords nowadays don't want
> > the inconvenience of checks, and ask the tenants to
> > set up a standing order so the money is directly
> > deposited. That arrangement is certainly more
> > convenient for me.
>
> Right now, I don't even know where my next rent payment will be coming from,
> so it would be awkward for me.
I can see this is coming. They are currently trying to entice
us to make these arrangements. Next it will become a charge of some
sort. Finally it will be the only choice. My problem with it,
much like with the direct deposit which was force upon me, is
that it basically removes me from the transaction. My bank and
my debtors are moving around my money without me. If THEY make
a mistake, it's my problem to straighten it out. When the
check doesn't get deposited, someone else still makes a withdrawl
in ignorance of what is going on. I'd have less problem with the
various "electronic" check writing schemes if I were still involved.
Instead, in some form or another, they want to exclude me from the
transaction. All in all, for the time being, I'd rather still
be involved. I notice, in all of the offers I get, they want
me to give them access to my accounts. They never offer to give
me access to theirs. I'd be much more likely to do electronic
transfers from my accounts into theirs if they would just give
me access to them.
[snip]
> > In the UK, most landlords nowadays don't want
> > the inconvenience of checks, and ask the tenants to
> > set up a standing order so the money is directly
> > deposited. That arrangement is certainly more
> > convenient for me.
>
> Right now, I don't even know where my next rent payment will be coming from,
> so it would be awkward for me.
I can see this is coming. They are currently trying to entice
us to make these arrangements. Next it will become a charge of some
sort. Finally it will be the only choice. My problem with it,
much like with the direct deposit which was force upon me, is
that it basically removes me from the transaction. My bank and
my debtors are moving around my money without me. If THEY make
a mistake, it's my problem to straighten it out. When the
check doesn't get deposited, someone else still makes a withdrawl
in ignorance of what is going on. I'd have less problem with the
various "electronic" check writing schemes if I were still involved.
Instead, in some form or another, they want to exclude me from the
transaction. All in all, for the time being, I'd rather still
be involved. I notice, in all of the offers I get, they want
me to give them access to my accounts. They never offer to give
me access to theirs. I'd be much more likely to do electronic
transfers from my accounts into theirs if they would just give
me access to them.
May 16th 2003, 5:08 am
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Re: larger euro notes for Italy
Tim wrote in news
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>>>>> Even in Switzerland you can get Euro 100 notes from an ATM.
Actually
>>>>> you can *only* get 50 & 100 notes.
>>>> Possibly because Switzerland doesn't use Euros?
>>> Not officially, no. But for holidaymakers.... So why would one be
able
>>> to get Euros from the ATMs there? Tim.
>> We can get Euros at the ATMs around here probably because of the
>> proximity to France. It's funny to see the signs stating you can only
>> take out up to 1000 Euro per day!! I don't think I've ever taken that
>> much out of an ATM in one day!! I guess some people do!
>
> Emilia, I was being sarcastic. Tim.
You were? Oh. I guess I just don't "get" sarcasm... Sorry...
That was why my relationship with my ex English boyfriend failed so
miserably!
pro87h9xbwxhha1@localhost:
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>>>>> Even in Switzerland you can get Euro 100 notes from an ATM.
Actually
>>>>> you can *only* get 50 & 100 notes.
>>>> Possibly because Switzerland doesn't use Euros?
>>> Not officially, no. But for holidaymakers.... So why would one be
able
>>> to get Euros from the ATMs there? Tim.
>> We can get Euros at the ATMs around here probably because of the
>> proximity to France. It's funny to see the signs stating you can only
>> take out up to 1000 Euro per day!! I don't think I've ever taken that
>> much out of an ATM in one day!! I guess some people do!
>
> Emilia, I was being sarcastic. Tim.
You were? Oh. I guess I just don't "get" sarcasm... Sorry...
That was why my relationship with my ex English boyfriend failed so
miserably!
May 16th 2003, 5:41 am
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The Reid wrote:
> Following up to European
>> Personal Cheques have NOT been issued NOR accepted in the Netherlands
>> for several years.
>> There are viable alternatives payment methods.
> how do people pay thier credit card bils if they dont have internet
> banking?
By giro?
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> Following up to European
>> Personal Cheques have NOT been issued NOR accepted in the Netherlands
>> for several years.
>> There are viable alternatives payment methods.
> how do people pay thier credit card bils if they dont have internet
> banking?
By giro?
miguel
--
Hit The Road! Photos and tales from around the world: http://travel.u.nu
Latest photos: Maldives, Dubai and Vietnam
May 16th 2003, 5:52 am
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Re: larger euro notes for Italy
me wrote:
> I can see this is coming. They are currently trying to entice
> us to make these arrangements. Next it will become a charge of some
> sort. Finally it will be the only choice. My problem with it,
> much like with the direct deposit which was force upon me, is
> that it basically removes me from the transaction. My bank and
> my debtors are moving around my money without me. If THEY make
> a mistake, it's my problem to straighten it out.
I've never had a problem with any sort of direct debit. In the UK
there's a guarantee that protects you against the kind of problems you
mention.
David
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davidhorne (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
> I can see this is coming. They are currently trying to entice
> us to make these arrangements. Next it will become a charge of some
> sort. Finally it will be the only choice. My problem with it,
> much like with the direct deposit which was force upon me, is
> that it basically removes me from the transaction. My bank and
> my debtors are moving around my money without me. If THEY make
> a mistake, it's my problem to straighten it out.
I've never had a problem with any sort of direct debit. In the UK
there's a guarantee that protects you against the kind of problems you
mention.
David
--
David Horne- www.davidhorne.co.uk
davidhorne (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
May 16th 2003, 12:20 pm
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Re: larger euro notes for Italy
"Mxsmanic" schreef in bericht
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> "Sjoerd" a écrit dans le message de news:
> [email protected]...
> > Well, cheques have been completely abolished here,
> > so that alternative is no longer available.
> How do you pay for things via postal mail?
Bank transfer.
Sjoerd
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> "Sjoerd" a écrit dans le message de news:
> [email protected]...
> > Well, cheques have been completely abolished here,
> > so that alternative is no longer available.
> How do you pay for things via postal mail?
Bank transfer.
Sjoerd
May 16th 2003, 12:22 pm
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"David Horne" schreef in bericht
news:1fv1oav.dzs7b2p10e6lN%[email protected]...
> Mxsmanic wrote:
> > "Sjoerd" a écrit dans le message de news:
> > [email protected]...
> >
> > > Well, cheques have been completely abolished here,
> > > so that alternative is no longer available.
> >
> > How do you pay for things via postal mail?
> While in the UK, we still use cheques and cheque guarantee cards, I'm
> hard pressed to think of _any_ situation here where we'd have no choice
> but to send a cheque, and couldn't use a debit or credit card. Indeed
> the alternatives in all cases would probably be easier. Are there cases
> in France where you have no choice but to send a cheque. I'm not talkinb
> about preference here- just whether you don't have an alternative. I
> really doubt the Netherlands would get rid of cheques if there were no
> alternatives, right?
Alternatives are cash, credit cards, debit cards and bank transfers.
Sjoerd
news:1fv1oav.dzs7b2p10e6lN%[email protected]...
> Mxsmanic wrote:
> > "Sjoerd" a écrit dans le message de news:
> > [email protected]...
> >
> > > Well, cheques have been completely abolished here,
> > > so that alternative is no longer available.
> >
> > How do you pay for things via postal mail?
> While in the UK, we still use cheques and cheque guarantee cards, I'm
> hard pressed to think of _any_ situation here where we'd have no choice
> but to send a cheque, and couldn't use a debit or credit card. Indeed
> the alternatives in all cases would probably be easier. Are there cases
> in France where you have no choice but to send a cheque. I'm not talkinb
> about preference here- just whether you don't have an alternative. I
> really doubt the Netherlands would get rid of cheques if there were no
> alternatives, right?
Alternatives are cash, credit cards, debit cards and bank transfers.
Sjoerd
May 16th 2003, 12:23 pm
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"Mxsmanic" schreef in bericht
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> "David Horne" a écrit dans le
> message de news:
> 1fv1oav.dzs7b2p10e6lN%i_will_almost_never_read_thi [email protected]...
> > Are there cases in France where you have no
> > choice but to send a cheque.
> Isolated purchases by mail may require a check. I still pay my rent by
> check.
> > I really doubt the Netherlands would get rid
> > of cheques if there were no alternatives, right?
> So do I. I also doubt that the Netherlands has actually gotten rid of
> checks.
We never had any cheques except for the Eurocheques that were abolished 2 or
3 years ago.
Sjoerd
news:[email protected]...
> "David Horne" a écrit dans le
> message de news:
> 1fv1oav.dzs7b2p10e6lN%i_will_almost_never_read_thi [email protected]...
> > Are there cases in France where you have no
> > choice but to send a cheque.
> Isolated purchases by mail may require a check. I still pay my rent by
> check.
> > I really doubt the Netherlands would get rid
> > of cheques if there were no alternatives, right?
> So do I. I also doubt that the Netherlands has actually gotten rid of
> checks.
We never had any cheques except for the Eurocheques that were abolished 2 or
3 years ago.
Sjoerd
May 16th 2003, 12:26 pm
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Re: larger euro notes for Italy
"Mxsmanic" schreef in bericht
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> "European" a écrit dans le message de news:
> [email protected]...
> > Any grounds for this doubt?
> Yes. Checks are so well entrenched in banking practice that I find it
hard
> to believe that any country would eliminate them. It is, after all, just
a
> form of promissory note and order to the bank, and it will always be
> possible to write those, since they are nothing more than simple
contracts.
> > Personal Cheques have NOT been issued NOR
> > accepted in the Netherlands for several years.
> If you send a written order to your bank to pay someone some amount money
> from your account, normally they are required to comply. In essence, this
> is writing a check.
No. A cheque is sent to the benificiary, a bank transfer form (that we use a
lot here) is sent to your bank.
Sjoerd
news:[email protected]...
> "European" a écrit dans le message de news:
> [email protected]...
> > Any grounds for this doubt?
> Yes. Checks are so well entrenched in banking practice that I find it
hard
> to believe that any country would eliminate them. It is, after all, just
a
> form of promissory note and order to the bank, and it will always be
> possible to write those, since they are nothing more than simple
contracts.
> > Personal Cheques have NOT been issued NOR
> > accepted in the Netherlands for several years.
> If you send a written order to your bank to pay someone some amount money
> from your account, normally they are required to comply. In essence, this
> is writing a check.
No. A cheque is sent to the benificiary, a bank transfer form (that we use a
lot here) is sent to your bank.
Sjoerd
May 16th 2003, 8:45 pm
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"Sjoerd" a écrit dans le message de news:
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> Bank transfer.
How do you put a bank transfer in an envelope?
[email protected]...
> Bank transfer.
How do you put a bank transfer in an envelope?
May 16th 2003, 8:46 pm
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Re: larger euro notes for Italy
"Sjoerd" a écrit dans le message de news:
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> We never had any cheques except for the Eurocheques
> that were abolished 2 or 3 years ago.
Dutch banks do not honor written orders or promissory notes?
[email protected]...
> We never had any cheques except for the Eurocheques
> that were abolished 2 or 3 years ago.
Dutch banks do not honor written orders or promissory notes?
May 16th 2003, 8:47 pm
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"Sjoerd" a écrit dans le message de news:
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> No. A cheque is sent to the benificiary, a bank
> transfer form (that we use a lot here) is sent
> to your bank.
A check ultimately is sent to your bank. It's an order to the bank to give
someone else a certain amount of money, debited from your account. It's a
form of contract. Unless banks have stopped honoring customer orders in the
Netherlands, I don't see how they can abolish checks.
[email protected]...
> No. A cheque is sent to the benificiary, a bank
> transfer form (that we use a lot here) is sent
> to your bank.
A check ultimately is sent to your bank. It's an order to the bank to give
someone else a certain amount of money, debited from your account. It's a
form of contract. Unless banks have stopped honoring customer orders in the
Netherlands, I don't see how they can abolish checks.
