Money
While larger establishments will take everything from Visa to Apple Pay, payment options can vary by neighborhood. It’s easy to get by on plastic in Union Square or the Marina, but the Castro and Mission are hard cash only.
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While larger establishments will take everything from Visa to Apple Pay, payment options can vary by neighborhood. It’s easy to get by on plastic in Union Square or the Marina, but the Castro and Mission are hard cash only.