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.
Checking Basics
Latest Articles
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Bank overdraft protection: Do you need it?
Overdraft protection can be a helpful and convenient tool to avoid paying a steeper overdraft fee.
3 min read Oct 11, 2021
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7 questions to ask before choosing a checking account
Opening a checking account is easy. Finding the right one is the hard part.
4 min read Jul 29, 2021
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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 Jul 26, 2021
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How to transfer money from one bank to another: 5 ways
Keep fees in check when you shift money from one bank account to another.
2 min read Jun 30, 2021
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How to fill out a money order
Find out how money orders work and why they can be a better way to pay.
3 min read Jun 11, 2021
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What is a cashier’s check? Definition, uses, how to buy one, cost and alternatives
This old-school way of paying is still in demand. Here’s everything you need to know.
4 min read May 10, 2021
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5 risky places to use your debit card
Debit cards are inherently less secure than credit cards, especially at these spots.
4 min read Feb 25, 2021
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4 must-have features for checking accounts
Is your checking account the best one?
3 min read Feb 16, 2021
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Failed credit unions list: 2012-2020
Check out this list of credit unions that have failed since 2012.
5 min read Nov 11, 2020
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5 smart ways to bank with your smartphone
There’s no need to see a teller at the bank when you can perform these tasks on your smartphone.
2 min read Nov 11, 2020