Questions tagged [debit-card]

This tag is to be used for any question related to debit cards. If the question is specific on legality, it should be accompanied by a country tag. In case the debit card is being issued in one country and used in another, the question should indicate this clearly and/or use multiple country tags.

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Why are reserved amounts necessary when using debit cards?

When purchasing using a debit card the almost universal process is for the bank to reserve the needed amount first and only later the actual money will be deducted from your account, later can be seconds but sometimes days. This process is obviously…
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Why does my (bank) card constantly fail to work in stores/machines?

Today I filled up at the petrol station, went to pay and my debit card would not work in the payment device, this is the third time this year it has happened. I've had several cards, and tried several places, I just don't seem to have much luck. I…
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When is a good time for me to change the billing address of my debit card?

So I'll most likely move from Washington to Rhode Island over the summer, and I'd like to change the billing address of my Bank of America debit card sooner rather than later since I have to pay sales tax for Amazon and Steam purchases for things I…
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Why should I cut up debit cards that are no longer usable?

Possible Duplicate: What to do with expired cards (credit, debit, insurance cards, …) I just cancelled my Chase Debit Card account, and the person advised me to cut up my old debit card. My parents always tell me the same thing too - with credit…
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What to do with the remaining balance in a prepaid debit card?

If I have a $20 MasterCard prepaid debit card, and I use it to buy a $19.99 item, the card will have $0.01 left. What can I do with the remaining balance? Can I transfer it to my bank account? Can I convert it into cash? If so, how?
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Difference among prepaid card, prepaid debit card and debit card

I'm confused with prepaid card, prepaid debit card and debit card, can anyone tell me the difference among these three cards?
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Changing Mailing Adress

Do I have to wait 3-5 business days (how long it takes to update change of address) before I order a replacement debit card (I lost mine, and have recently moved but I just changed my address on my bank account)? Or can I go ahead and order it?…
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What to do of a reward card after it is empty?

Recently I enrolled in a no cost trial offer with a company. For that they sent me a $10 reward card. I used it up for buying groceries. Is the reward card useful anymore? Or should I just cut it up and throw it away?
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Paying with a debit card

How exactly do I pay with a debit card from my bank? My mom told me that I should never have to enter my pin when using debit card, but I did today at WalMart. Did I screw up? Is there any general knowledge I should know about this thing?
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One company asks for picture of my debit card

Before i can withdraw money it asks to send them picture of my debit card with showing first 4 and last 4 digits of front 16. Is it secure to provide them?
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If you get a new Debit card can you still be charged for recurring subscriptions?

I had a recurring Microsoft Office subscription of $123.17 CAD per year, but forgot the account associated with it. I contacted TD to lock my TD Access Card permanently and get a replacement card. But the problem is that in the past when I had…
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Debit Card Risk

The platform privacy.com can utilize debit cards to fund transactions. If there is an error in funding the platform through the debit card or merchant transaction: Is the transaction 'final' in the sense that one is at the mercy of the platform?…
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Playing Taxi With Friends

I have friends who ask for rides from time to time and it makes me feel like I'm a taxi on occasion. Can I use Square and just have them use their debit card for a charge?
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How can I get a limit over $10,000 for my debit card?

I have a Mastercard debit card from my bank and they tell me the maximum limit they can put on the card is $10,000. They said if I want a card that goes higher than this, then I have to use a credit card. I do not use credit cards as a matter of…
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