ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Electronic receipt

Okay kiddo, have you ever bought something at a store and the cashier gave you a small piece of paper that showed what you bought and how much it cost? That's called a receipt.

But did you know that some stores now offer electronic receipts instead of paper ones? Electronic receipts are sent to your email address or phone instead of being printed on paper.

This is because it's better for the environment to use less paper. Plus, electronic receipts are easier to keep track of because you can search for them in your email instead of digging through a bunch of paper receipts in a drawer.

So, the next time you buy something at a store, ask if they offer electronic receipts and give it a try!
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