For context; I live in a NOT progressive country/region where being LGBT is illegal, and I often post in LGBT spaces. I want to do digital transactions but am afraid of the above will quickly get me in jail.

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    9 months ago

    That is broadly the case with any bank account, credit, or debit card. The ‘digital’ part of a digital bank account just means there isn’t a physical bank location to visit.

    If you are worried about your government tracking the details of your financials, cash is the only option which cannot be surveilled easily.