(MoneyWatch) More people are using debit cards than credit cards these days, which has spurred the Federal Reserve to push ahead on restricting the amount banks can charge merchants for each debit ...

Most people swipe their debit card without thinking about risk. It runs through your checking account, it feels secure, and the money moves fast. But "fast" isn't the same as "safe," and a lot of ...

Prepaid cards and debit cards are both widely accepted at merchants worldwide, but one is preloaded and the other is not. Debit cards are linked to a checking account, while prepaid cards aren’t and ...

Most people don't realize their debit card puts their actual cash at risk every time they swipe it. When fraud hits a debit card, thieves can drain your checking account while you wait days or weeks ...

If you run your debit card as credit, it will likely delay the money being taken from your checking account by a few days. Choosing credit instead of entering your debit card's PIN can help minimize ...

While digital wallets continue to grow at an astonishing pace, the debit card is still king when it comes to overall utilization and customer satisfaction, according to J.D. Power data. This Banking ...

The exclusive new SoFi Smart Card supports spending, savings, and rewards. In addition, this debit card helps users build credit. The card is a pipeline into the owner’s checking and savings accounts.

Debit cards ranked as the top payment method for both attempted fraud and actual dollar losses in 2024. Consumers increasingly must realize that con artists are often impersonating banks, government ...

Lucas Downey is the co-founder of MoneyFlows, and an Investopedia Academy instructor. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated ...

Unlike traditional debit cards, cash back debit cards offer users a percentage of their spending back as cash rewards. Rewards vary, with some cards offering a flat rate on all purchases and others ...

Debit cards make it easy to make purchases, shop online, and pull cash out of an ATM. But to use one, you need a checking account—and not everyone has one. If you’re a part of the “unbanked” community ...

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