How do you usually pay for things — cash, card, or your phone?

B Natural answer

Most days I pay with my card because it is quick and I do not have to count coins. In some places I use contactless payment on my phone, especially when I am in a rush. I still carry some cash just in case a small shop or market does not take cards.

Key phrases in this answer

• my card — a general way to say my payment card“I left my card at home.”
• contactless payment — paying by tapping a card or device without inserting it“Contactless payment is easy at supermarkets.”
• some cash — a small amount of paper money and coins“I keep some cash for emergencies.”
• my debit card — the card linked to my bank account that I use to pay“I paid with my debit card at the cafe.”
• my phone — my mobile phone“I tapped my phone to pay.”
• tap with my phone — pay by touching my phone to a reader“I tap with my phone at the checkout.”