Discount for paying cash
By snowy
@snowy22315 (200328)
United States
October 21, 2025 2:59pm CST
I paid the body shop in cash which was probably 5-10 percent cheaper than using a card. So, I saved a bundle on that, as well as it was less for furnishing the headlamp, which was much less expensive than the one he recommended. and looks really bright. Have you paid in cash and received a discount lately?
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@kaylachan (81318)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Oct
No. George and I don't care that much cash on us. And, when we do pay in cash, there's no discount for doing so. I don't know how you managed that.
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@snowy22315 (200328)
• United States
21 Oct
It is reasonably common in this area for mechanics to do it.
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@kaylachan (81318)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Oct
@snowy22315 Well doesn't surprise me in the slightest.
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@snowy22315 (200328)
• United States
22 Oct
Hey, if you have the cash onboard may as well use it
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@porwest (111561)
• United States
23 Oct
@snowy22315 Lately, I am on an all cash system, so I always have cash onboard.
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@Marilynda1225 (87518)
• United States
22 Oct
I haven't paid cash for anything in quite awhile.
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@snowy22315 (200328)
• United States
22 Oct
If I have some I usually use some of it, but I don't generally have it on me.
@Deepizzaguy (116712)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Oct
I usually get a discount by paying cash for gasoline at a service station.
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@snowy22315 (200328)
• United States
21 Oct
Yes, I have seen several gas stations offer it.
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@snowy22315 (200328)
• United States
22 Oct
Yeah, exactly..the percentages vary but they do have a pay a fee.
@LindaOHio (208711)
• United States
22 Oct
I haven't bought anything like that in years and years. I rarely use cash.
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@GardenGerty (166781)
• United States
22 Oct
Are you almost back on the road again? I have seen a few places that give discounts for cash. Mostly gas.
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@snowy22315 (200328)
• United States
22 Oct
Yes, I am back on the road. The car isn't running fantastically well, but nothing having to do with the accident I am just happy to have it back
@snowy22315 (200328)
• United States
21 Oct
I almost never have cash on my person, and certainly not that much. I had to go to the bank. Some gas stations charge less for cash, and other services like a casual friend of mine who is a dog groomer gives discounts for cash.
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@LeaPea2417 (39297)
• Toccoa, Georgia
21 Oct
No, but I learned that if you pay cash for a medical service, you pay less than if you pay with medical insurance. It really makes me wonder if I even need medical insurance.
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@snowy22315 (200328)
• United States
21 Oct
I think it probably depends on the insurance. I mean somethings have an outrageous upfront price that are virtually free with insurance. You just have to pay a co pay.
@wolfgirl569 (126748)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Oct
An auto shop here is cheaper if you can
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@snowy22315 (200328)
• United States
22 Oct
4 of the ones I have gone to in this area are cheaper with cash.
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@snowy22315 (200328)
• United States
21 Oct
Yes, alot of the mechanics here charge extra for using a card.
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@Traceyjayne (6724)
• United Kingdom
22 Oct
The Mister likes to use cash whenever he can ….only get discounts at antique fayres when we haggle for a good price. Normal shops don’t give discount for cash.
