Done that so many times over the years and amazed the missus has never asked where the cash went.
I’ll just say I filled my car with fuel.
The other trick is to top up my revolut when on holiday so three cash available when we get back that she can’t track.
Back in the day when the ex was in play i'd do this at every opportunity
No joint account however she'd occasionally open my bank statement letter & say sorry thought it was mine
Yeah right
What she didn't have the brain power for was to look at my credit card statements which she couldn't say opened in error
Was ace when a load of mates out & quite a few of them would pay cash [i figured they dont go punting]
On a pre xmas meet i've seen £500+ come in. Nice
& sometimes there'd be a seasonal credit card spending bonus 2% 3% so a win win [not so common now if at all]
Most people now put things on card dont carry cash so less opportunity
The civvy aint gonna be seeing my statements however i still like paying for stuff when the opportunity arises & generating cash
Like its a habit from days gone by & i earmark the folding accordingly
Edit: Revolut is a good idea & sharing for fellow UKPers who have a trailer in tow
