What fees can I expect to pay?
If you want to use a debit card, it is likely you'll have to pay fees of some sort to your financial insititution.
These fees are generally for the account linked to the debit card rather than the debit card itself. So often they may be similar to fees charged by the banks for a typical every day account. As with all financial products it's important to take fees into account when choosing as a few dollars a month can make a significant difference to your choice - after all why pay something when you don't have to.
It's not all bad news though - in general the debit card accounts that charge higher fees tend to have more features so if you do make use of these features, it can represent good value. Some debit cards will also waive their fees subject to the user making regular depsoits or keeping a minimum amount in their account. To get a quick idea on debit card fees in Australia, check out our comparison table on the homepage.