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Important facts about debit cards

Debit cards look like credit cards. Know what type of cards your financial institution has given you. You may already have a debit card without realizing it.

There is no grace period for a debit card purchase. Since it's directly deducted from your checking account, make sure you have the money available to cover the full transaction amount at the time of sale.

Some debit cards have monthly or per-transaction fees. Carefully review your cardholder agreement. Your issuer is legally required to disclose any fees you will be charged for card use.

 


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