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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His life savings were swiped by deceitful debit purchases. How? They were PIN-less
Stores allowed 165 transactions that weren’t secure, and he lost $50,000.
3 min read Jul 07, 2016 -
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 -
6 places to be extra cautious with your debit card
Protect your debit card, especially in places where "skimmers" may be lurking.
5 min read May 19, 2016 -
What is a mobile wallet? 4 things you should know
Few people use mobile wallets today, but that’s changing. Here’s what to know.
3 min read Apr 28, 2016 -
Harriet Tubman to be new face of $20 bill
A woman on U.S. currency is long overdue, say fans of a face-lift. Here’s a history of the bill.
3 min read Apr 21, 2016 -
How to protect yourself from check fraud
Paper checks have declined in popularity, but fraudsters still love them. Here’s why.
3 min read Apr 19, 2016 -
Royal Banks of Missouri
Royal Banks of Missouri’s high-yield checking account pays slightly above average.
1 min read Apr 12, 2016 -
Ouachita Independent Bank
Ouachita Independent Bank’s high-yield checking account pays well above the national average.
1 min read Apr 12, 2016 -
3 good reasons to dump your savings account
Who needs a savings account when there are checking accounts with high yields?
2 min read Apr 12, 2016 -
Amegy Bank
How does Amegy Bank’s high-yield checking account stack up in our survey?
1 min read Apr 12, 2016