Debit Cards
Debit and prepaid debit cards make it easy to make purchases with money drawn from cardholders’ bank accounts or funds that have been loaded onto a card. The simplicity of these cards has made them a preferred payment method for millions of Americans.
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Prepaid cards vs. debit cards
Debit cards and prepaid cards can be used similarly, but debit cards tend to be more convenient to manage.
4 min read May 11, 2022 -
How to transfer money from one bank to another: 4 ways
Keep fees in check when you shift money from one bank account to another.
4 min read May 11, 2022 -
7 tips for using mobile check deposit
Depositing a check using a smartphone is easy and can save you a trip to the bank.
4 min read Apr 21, 2022 -
6 smart reasons to balance your checking account
Balancing your checking account may sound dated, but it still makes sense.
2 min read Apr 21, 2022 -
How many bank accounts should you have?
Learn about the benefits of having multiple bank accounts and what to look for.
4 min read Apr 14, 2022 -
What happens to a bank account when someone dies?
You can’t take it with you, so what happens to your bank account after you pass on?
5 min read Apr 06, 2022 -
7 mobile banking alerts that help protect your money
Mobile apps make managing your money a snap and mobile alerts can help protect it.
5 min read Apr 01, 2022 -
Can you rent a car with a debit card?
Most rental car companies make you take extra steps to rent with a debit card.
9 min read Apr 01, 2022 -
How to open a bank account
Follow these tips for the lowest fees and highest rates when opening an account.
4 min read Mar 16, 2022 -
What is a checking account?
Here’s everything to know about the pros and cons of the account serving as the center of your financial life.
5 min read Feb 22, 2022