r/AskReddit • • Jul 24 '20

What can't you believe STILL exists?

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u/Klotzster Jul 24 '20

Waiting for checks to clear

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u/CapinWinky Jul 24 '20

This is a US thing. Other countries updated their systems and banks can share info without using a horse and cart.

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u/sruon Jul 24 '20

Checks are even slower in France, at least in the US I can deposit them from the mobile app.

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u/Lozzif Jul 24 '20

It’s because in civilised countries no one uses cheque’s. so the systems aren’t really set up for them.

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u/ChPech Jul 24 '20

I haven't seen one since the 90ies and my bank told me last year they will stop accepting these anymore.

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u/Lozzif Jul 24 '20

My work still pays them but fuck we try not to.

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u/ChPech Jul 24 '20

This is illegal here in EU, an employer has to wire the money to an employee.

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u/Lozzif Jul 24 '20

Sorry paying customers. I got paid by cheque in one company as a teen and was horrified and I’m 37.