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What is the correct amount of cash to carry in your wallet at any one time?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    There is no "correct" amount... But, to be safe...? Just carry as much as you can afford to have stolen...

  • 1 decade ago

    There is no correct amount to carry in your wallet. Just whatever makes you feel comfortable. Or whatever you think you may need for an emergency.'

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It depends on what you are doing and where you are.

    If you are at home, going to work, what do you need cash for? Lunch, some gasoline or bus money. Maybe something for a beer after work. If you're a girl you don't have to take cash for that

    If you are traveling away from home, you might need considerably more.

    Or you can use credit or debit cards and about $20 bucks for Small items you might need.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    If you carry a credit card, you do not need a great deal on your person. Probably less than $50.00. If you do not carry a credit card, it is wise to carry considerably more--$200-$300. You never know when you might come across a bargain you want to grab.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I usually carry £200-£250 or $378-$473.

  • 1 decade ago

    It depends on your circumstances. I always carry between $20 and $50 for things that are inconvenient to use plastic on (like taxi's).

    Source(s): Me
  • Mike S
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    You should really always carry at least $20... some places just don't take a credit card,

  • 1 decade ago

    20.00 in NYC is the perfect amount it will buy you lunch or a CD, a cool belt, or anything from a street vender. It will also appease a mugger if you get mugged and you don't lose out on that much.

  • 1 decade ago

    None carry a cedit card. Then you have as much as you need. Cash seems to not be helpful!

  • 1 decade ago

    a 20 but in two $10 dollar bills

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