Receipts: questions and Band 8 answers

To be honest, it depends on what I am buying. If it is just my weekly groceries or a takeaway coffee, I usually decline it or chuck it straight into the recycling bin. However, for pricier purchases, I will always hold onto it just in case.

Mainly high-value goods like electronic gadgets, home appliances, or expensive clothes. Basically, anything that comes with a warranty or that I might need to exchange if it turns out to be faulty. I bought a kettle recently, and I have kept the slip safely in a drawer.

I definitely lean towards digital ones sent via email. They are so much easier to organise and do not clutter up my wallet. Plus, traditional paper slips tend to fade really quickly, whereas an email is searchable whenever you need proof of purchase.

Yes, absolutely. A few months ago, I bought a jumper that looked fine in the shop, but when I tried it on at home, the stitching was coming undone. Luckily, I had kept the receipt, so the cashier swapped it for a new one without any fuss.

I suppose so, yes. More and more high street shops are already asking if you would like an e-receipt instead to cut down on waste. I think within a decade, physical slips will become quite rare, except perhaps in small independent stores.