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

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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Latest Articles

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
6 reasons to be unbanked or underbanked

Consumers ditch their banks — or get ditched — when one of these issues crops up.

4 min read Nov 04, 2020
What is Regulation E? Staying protected from electronic banking fraud and errors

Regulation E may be able to help you get your money back after an unauthorized debit card transaction is made.

3 min read Sep 21, 2020
Debit card spending limits: Here’s how to increase yours

Know your daily debit card limit before you make a large purchase with your card.

3 min read Aug 17, 2020
Want to save money on paper checks? Skip your bank

You can spend less on reorders and still have the security features you need.

3 min read Apr 06, 2018
Banking basics: How to get a debit card

Stop wasting time writing checks. Learn the faster, safer way to pay.

2 min read Jan 22, 2018
Can you still open a passbook savings account?

How passbook savings differs from a typical account: It’s all about old-school banking.

2 min read Jan 12, 2018
6 misconceptions about credit unions

Haven’t joined a credit union? Here are several reasons you might want to reconsider.

4 min read Jan 11, 2018
What to do if a bank rejects you for a checking account

Your banking past has come back to haunt you. Here’s how to ask for a second chance.

3 min read Dec 25, 2017
Sharing your location with your bank sounds creepy, but it’s also useful

Sharing your location means giving up a little privacy for some important features.

3 min read Nov 20, 2017