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Old Jul 10, 2020, 3:16 am
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Originally Posted by tfung
Who in their right mind would pick credit over cash if there is no incentive or difference in amount?
A friend picked credit, because a credit card was used which has since been cancelled.

Another reason I can think of: if a credit card was used to take advantage of a new credit card bonus / bonus points and cancelling the card would mean losing the bonus.
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