debit card
noun
: a card like a credit card by which money may be withdrawn or the cost of purchases paid directly from the holder's bank account without the payment of interest
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This is a prepaid debit card that can be used to access benefit payments to pay bills, make purchases and get cash, without a bank account.
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Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Protect your payment information Use a credit card instead of a debit card when possible.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
The Amex Rewards Checking debit card offers zero liability fraud protection for unauthorized charges, as well as purchase protection.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Banks have been concerned about potential fraud claims that could occur when an agent uses a bank customer’s credit or debit card.
—Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Protect your payment information Use a credit card instead of a debit card when possible.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
The Amex Rewards Checking debit card offers zero liability fraud protection for unauthorized charges, as well as purchase protection.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Banks have been concerned about potential fraud claims that could occur when an agent uses a bank customer’s credit or debit card.
—Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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“Debit card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/debit%20card. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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