Did you just stop reading the post at the line you quoted, and came straight here to moan? They refund it. It's how they verify your identity and banking information.
Hey, could you please review the site guidelines and stick to the rules when commenting on HN? I'm afraid you've broken them badly here, and also with https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27519724.
This particular comment would be just fine without the swipe. We're trying for a different sort of internet here, if possible.
Okay. That would not even be possible in most of the EU. That's why I wondered. Some EU countries have limits on the maximum amount of cash transactions that can happen legally. Mostly between 3000-10000 euros allowed, depending on the country.
Did you just stop reading the post at the line you quoted, and came straight here to moan? They refund it. It's how they verify your identity and banking information.