Debit cards pull funds directly from your bank account when making purchases or withdrawing cash. Setting up a PIN and monitoring account balances via mobile apps helps avoid overspending and fees.

A debit card is a payment card used to access your bank account. You can use a debit card online, at point-of-sale terminals, ATMs and bank branches. Debit card transactions are deducted from your ...

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