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Old Dec 4, 2018 | 5:32 am
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Originally Posted by TheMadBrewer
On my trip to Stockholm a few years ago I got way too much SEK -- didn't realize how wide spread credit cards are used (most of my visits are to smaller German cities and I never use credit cards outside of hotels and maybe train stations.)

Tried to burn some at some cafes only to be told "sorry, no cash, only charge"

Going back next February and maybe I'll get US$ 100 worth -- maybe less -- only because I am old school and like to have some cash in my pocket
Too many “kontantfri” places in Sweden. It means cash-free, and it doesn’t go down well with me as I still think cash is king.
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