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

What’s overdraft protection?

If you overdraw your account frequently, then overdraft protection could be a good way to avoid hefty overdraft fees.

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What is Regulation E?

The rule provides a framework for settling unauthorized debit-card transactions.

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Overdraft fees vs. NSF fees

Here’s how these two bank fees compare and how to best avoid them.

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How to order checks online

Looking to save money when ordering checks? Consider getting them online instead, here’s how.

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Latest Articles

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

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