What you should know about debit cards

•  Using a debit card saves you from carrying cash or writing checks. •  Using a debit card means you no longer have to stock up on travelers    cheques or cash when you travel. •  The debit card is a quick, "pay now" product; the amount of your purchase is    directly deducted from your bank account.Make sure you have the money    available to cover the full transaction amount at the time of sale. •  As with credit cards, you may dispute unauthorized charges or other    mistakes within the time period set by the bank which issues your card.You    should contact the card issuer if a problem cannot be resolved with the    merchant

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