Debit Cards
Debit and prepaid debit cards provide convenient and secure payment options for consumers, allowing easy access to funds without the risk of accruing debt.
Explore debit card basics
Debit cards can offer additional perks to help you save more of your money.
Debit cards and prepaid cards can be used similarly, but debit cards tend to have fewer fees.
Knowing your limit before making a purchase can help you make smarter decisions.
Use your debit card wisely
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Daily ATM withdrawal limits
It's important to know how much you can withdraw from your bank's ATMs in a given day to help you better handle financial emergencies that require cash.
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Available account balance vs. current balance
Understand the differences between the two balances you may see when looking at your bank account.
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Checking account and ATM fee study
Maintaining a checking account with a debit card can come at a high cost. Learn how rising ATM fees and other banking fees are impacting consumers.
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- Introduction to Checking Accounts
Spend money, pay bills, write checks or make fund transfers with a checking account.
Not all checking accounts are created equal.
Finding the account of your dreams comes down to knowing what you want and the features you value most.
Here are simple steps to take to avoid paying checking account fees.
Checks aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were, but you may still have to write one.
There are several ways to deposit a check — some are simpler than others.
Setting up direct deposit is typically easy and can save you a lot of time. Here’s how.
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Balancing your checking account may sound dated, but it still makes sense.
Online checking accounts stand out for different features. Here’s our top picks.
Checks aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were, but you may still have to write one.
Here are simple steps to take to avoid paying checking account fees.
Banks are cutting overdraft fees in response to consumers and regulators’ demands.
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Online bill pay can add convenience and security to managing your routine bills.
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Federal Reserve officials are giving themselves room to be flexible with monetary policy.
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The Fed voted to leave interest rates alone for the second-straight meeting.
Branch banking is rapidly changing with the rise of automation and fintech.
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Consumers aren’t so quick to turn away from the big bank.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the U.S. central bank is in no rush to adjust rates.
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