USE: Credit Cards -NOT- Debit Cards

By Staff Reporters

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When you plastic, use a credit card instead of a debit card whenever possible.

Credit cards are protected under The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA), while debit cards are protected by the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA). As the Federal Trade Commission explains, the FCBA limits your potential liability to $50, while the EFTA can leave you responsible for up to $500 of fraudulent charges (and occasionally more) in certain situations.

CITE: https://www.r2library.com/Resource

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One Response

  1. Cons of using debit cards include:

    Holding of funds: When making a debit card purchase, the purchase amount is immediately authorized and held, affecting your available balance.

    1. Spending limits: Debit cards have daily usage limits.
    2. Lack of rewards: Debit cards generally don’t offer rewards or cashback earnings.
    3. Limited fraud protection: Debit cards offer less protection compared to credit cards.
    4. No credit score boost: Debit card usage doesn’t contribute to building your credit score.
    5. Overdraft fees: Overdrawing your account can result in fees.
    6. Less protection for refunds: Debit cards may offer less protection when disputing charges.

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