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
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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 May 02, 2024 -
Prepaid cards vs. debit cards
Debit cards and prepaid cards can be used similarly, but debit cards tend to have fewer fees.
6 min read Jan 05, 2024 -
What is a neobank? Definition and examples of popular neobanks
Ever heard of a neobank? If not, here’s what you need to know.
5 min read Nov 17, 2023 -
Why use a credit card?
Credit cards aren’t a scam or a trap – when used correctly, they have lots of perks.
6 min read Nov 15, 2023 -
How to get a debit card
Stop wasting time writing checks. Learn the faster, safer way to pay.
4 min read Nov 03, 2023 -
Places you should avoid using your debit card
Debit cards are inherently less secure than credit cards, especially at these spots.
5 min read Oct 19, 2023 -
7 tips for using mobile check deposit
Depositing a check using a smartphone is easy and can save you a trip to the bank.
4 min read Oct 19, 2023 -
What is Regulation E? Know how to protect yourself from electronic banking fraud and errors
The rule provides a framework for settling unauthorized debit-card transactions.
4 min read Jul 06, 2023 -
What happens when a bank is liquidated?
Watch for these money headaches if your bank fails — and no other bank takes over.
3 min read Mar 27, 2023 -
7 questions to ask before choosing a checking account
Opening a checking account is easy. Finding the right one is the hard part.
4 min read Sep 22, 2022 -
As gas prices soar, card networks raise pre-authorization holds on gas purchases
Pre-authorization limits for card purchases at gas pumps have risen to $175.
5 min read Aug 01, 2022 -
How many bank accounts should you have?
Learn about the benefits of having multiple bank accounts and what to look for.
4 min read Apr 14, 2022 -
Can you rent a car with a debit card?
Most rental car companies make you take extra steps to rent with a debit card.
9 min read Oct 18, 2022 -
How to open a bank account
Follow these tips for the lowest fees and highest rates when opening an account.
4 min read Jan 16, 2024 -
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 Dec 20, 2023 -
Is it safe to ditch your old smartphone?
Thinking about upgrading to a new smartphone? Take steps so your old phone won’t provide a clear connection to identity theft.
3 min read Mar 11, 2021 -
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 Dec 16, 2021 -
8 ways to avoid getting conned
A former cop tells you how to stay one step ahead of thieves.
5 min read Mar 03, 2021