I'd like to pay with cash vs I'd like to pay in cash

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I'd like to pay with cash' is more commonly used when specifying the method of payment, while 'I'd like to pay in cash' is used when referring to the form of payment.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 5294 views

I'd like to pay with cash

This phrase is correct and commonly used when specifying the method of payment.

This phrase is used when you want to indicate that you will use cash as the method of payment.

Examples:

I'd like to pay with cash for this purchase.
Can I pay with cash for the tickets?

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I'd like to pay cash for that car.
Tell you what... I'd like to pay cash for that car.
I would like to pay with cash. Is breakfast included in the price?
Ames only pays with cash, so...
The killer only pays with cash and doesn't use his name with anyone.
When clients need to pay cash, he helps arrange...
You have to pay cash then.
But I had to pay cash.
The bonds are financial assets because they represent obligations of the issuing government to pay cash.
Get on a bus, pay with cash, kill him where nobody could hear, hop back on the bus.
Did they pay with cash or credit?
I have excellent credit. I just like to pay for things in cash so there are no surprises at the end of the month.
But from the looks of her, I doubt she had to pay cash for her habit.
We'd prefer to pay cash, but we only have euros.
Having no insurance, wanting to pay Cash for everything, having a son who can't remember if his name is Danny or Tyler...
Partly as a result of this, some commentators are already warning that certain commercial operators will ask their customers to pay cash, which will not improve security.
You know, they're probably smart enough to pay in cash.
Tell her to pay in cash and make sure she uses a fake name.
Now, you're going to have to pay in cash.
And he asked me to pay by cash, not account.

Alternatives:

I'd like to pay using cash
I'd like to pay by cash
I'd like to pay in cash
I'd like to pay with physical money

I'd like to pay in cash

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the form of payment.

This phrase is used when you want to indicate that you will pay using physical currency.

Examples:

I'd like to pay in cash for the meal.
She prefers to pay in cash for all her purchases.

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I'd like to pay in cash.
I'd like to pay cash for that car.
Tell you what... I'd like to pay cash for that car.
You know, they're probably smart enough to pay in cash.
Tell her to pay in cash and make sure she uses a fake name.
Now, you're going to have to pay in cash.
And he wants to pay in cash, non-sequential unmarked bills neatly packed in this canvas bag.
I have excellent credit. I just like to pay for things in cash so there are no surprises at the end of the month.
You don't have to pay in cash.
I didn't demand that. I take checks. They... they just wanted to pay in cash.
Especially when they drive $50,000 cars and always pay in cash.
Fine. I'll pay in cash.
Because, darling, I pay in cash.
Pay in cash. I told you to put it on the card.
I'm ready to buy right away and I pay in cash.
She could pay in cash and remain anonymous while she was using the I.P. Address.
She tells the girls she can save them VAT if they pay in cash and none of it shows up in her filed accounts.
She pays in cash hoping we'll get mugged on the way to the bank.
I did a gig with Rakeem and the beauty is, he pays in cash right after you turn in your costume.
I just figured you'd pay in cash, that's all.

Alternatives:

I'd like to pay with cash
I'd like to pay using cash
I'd like to pay by cash
I'd like to pay with physical money

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I'd like to pay with cash vs I'd like to pay in cash