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 -
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 -
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 -
Need a second-chance checking account? Here’s everything you need to know
A second-chance account can help to restore your standing in the eyes of your bank.
4 min read Feb 21, 2022 -
What is a neobank? Definition and examples of popular neobanks
Ever heard of a neobank? If not, here’s what you need to know.
2 min read Feb 11, 2022 -
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 -
Smart Banking: Little-known facts on debit cards
Find out how debit cards work and how new technology protects you against fraud.
4 min read Mar 21, 2017 -
How money orders work: Old-fashioned payment method still useful for some
This payment method that’s a throwback to an earlier time has advantages today.
4 min read May 19, 2016 -
Is it safe to ditch your old smartphone?
Thinking about upgrading to a new smartphone? Take steps so your old phone won’t provide a clear connection to identity theft.
3 min read Jun 26, 2012 -
Should your tax refund go on a prepaid card?
Putting your tax refund on a prepaid card seems easy and quick, but is it a waste of your money?
4 min read Mar 21, 2012 -
8 ways to avoid getting conned
A former cop tells you how to stay one step ahead of thieves.
5 min read May 19, 2011