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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Places to avoid using a debit card

Debit cards are inherently less secure than credit cards, especially at these spots.

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Banks that have cut or eliminated overdraft fees

Banks are cutting overdraft fees in response to consumers and regulators’ demands.

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What are p2p payments?

Services such as Zelle and Venmo make splitting a bill or sending money a breeze.

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Why balance a checking account?

Balancing your checking account may sound dated, but it still makes sense.

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