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Debit Card Security

Wednesday, 05 January 2011 10:22

A debit card can be used to pay for a variety of purchases: everything from grocery shopping to monthly loan or car payments. This is an easy and safe way to pay for things. Gone are the days when you would have to carry cash or have to deal with a high interest credit card. Instead, there are a number of debit cards offered by major providers like VISA as well as important and reliable financial organizations like Bankwest. Security is everything when it comes to a debit card. The following are some of the many debit card security options to consider.
   

Chip n Pin Debit Cards

Wednesday, 05 January 2011 10:08

A chip and pin debit card is a type of smart card that has been implemented in the United Kingdom. Before chip and pin, a magnetic stripe was used, or the number was entered into a system manually. This is the familiar "swipe" of a debit or credit card. The magnetic strip technology is becoming less secure as several technologies have emerged on the black market that can be used both to read and write magnetic strips. This makes it possible for a card to be cloned and then used without permission of the owner.
   

What Are Prepaid Debit Cards (Visa and Mastercard)?

Tuesday, 12 October 2010 00:00

 

Prepaid debit cards are the big news in the debit card world.  Great for travelling, kids and gifts... The economic woes experienced by many all over the globe have caused a credit crisis that consumers aren’t so fast to rebound from.  This particular type of scenario is what has led to the rise of pre-paid debit cards.  A Prepaid Debit Card, just like secured credit cards, offer the option of using plastic to pay for things even if you have credit issues.

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Visa vs Mastercard | Debit Mastercard or Visa Debit

Thursday, 05 August 2010 15:02

Visa vs. MasterCard

Some never even think about it.  Others have a particular preference.   Visa vs. MasterCard, which do you prefer?  I’m willing to bet many of you, after reading this, have to double check your wallet to verify that the credit card you use the most is actually a Visa or MasterCard.  The reason is that most of you are like a majority of the population who hardly pay attention to which logo is on your card. You probably just assume most reputable establishments that accept credit cards will accept both. 

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