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 ====Contactless Payments====
 Widely accepted in France, especially for small purchases (with a limit €50 per transaction).
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+===== 7. Do you Really need a Checkbook? =====
+====US Dollar Checkbook====
+In a word, no, you do not need a US Dollar checkbook.
+  * **US Dollar Checkbooks** are totally valueless in Europe.
+  * **Why Carry a USD Checkbook?** Paris Yank does indeed carry a US Dollar checkbook in Europe but only for super emergency events. For example, If there is a family event and I must return to the US from a location other than home, I have a USD checkbook at home and one hidden in my luggage. This would be a very rare situation.
+====Euro Checkbook====
+Checks in France are still being used. But less and less frequent. A visitor will never need a euro checkbook.
+  * ** Medical Providers** such as Doctors and Dentists sometimes require either a check or cash for co-payments.
+  * ** Deposit ** as a check is sometimes requested but it is rare.
+If someone asks for a check, I always complain and ask why they make it difficult. The answer varies such as card payments are expensive, etc. If I must, I give cash and dramatically lay out each bill and double count as a childish way to demonstrate that checks and cash are obsolete.