I definitely heard Trump say “Don’t pay with cash. Here’s what I heard starting at the 3:21, 5:45, 7:25 marks on the recording.
Cohen: when it comes time for the financing, which will be
Trump: Listen ... what financing?
Cohen: Well I have to pay him with something
Trump: Don’t pay with cash
Cohen: No, no, no, no, I got, no, no, no
Trump: check
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBB9TcOGqTg&t=477s
I sold something on Craigslist.
The guy wanted to give me a Check.
I said I only take Cash.
Hold on, I think the FBI is knocking on my door.