Goog on Nostr: in some or many ways someone in this position really doesn't need a bank account. as ...

in some or many ways someone in this position really doesn't need a bank account. as you described they are seeking financial autonomy, not a credit line or safe storage.

I met a handyman type person in the US once who didn't have a bank account. He just dealt in cash and paid in full for cash. he had some line like. "why so they can charge me fees and try to get me in debt?"

That is also my general outlook on how banks behave. but for those who may fall easy prey to debt it may be despite certain disadvantages to not having a bank account better