Here’s my hot take, and it’s worth exactly what you paid for it. For small stuff—coffee, a sandwich, a cheeky Greggs sausage roll—stick with your card. £100 is plenty for daily life.
For big purchases? Use your phone. It’s faster, more secure, and you don’t have to worry about the limit. Plus, you look like a tech wizard instead of a person who just found their debit card at the bottom of a bag.
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But also, don’t be that person who insists on tapping a £2 item with their phone. We both know you’re just showing off.
Pro Tip: Keep An Eye On Your Bank App
The limit doesn’t mean the bank won’t block you for suspicious tapping. If you suddenly tap three times in a row at 7 AM for £97, £43, and £88, your bank’s fraud AI will be like, “Hold up, Karen.”
You might get a text asking if it’s really you. Just reply “yes” and move on. Or, if you’re feeling dramatic, reply “no” and watch the chaos unfold. I don’t recommend that.
