debit card
noun
: a card like a credit card by which money may be withdrawn or the cost of purchases paid directly from the holder's bank account without the payment of interest
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Deposit cash using online banking, PayPal, credit card, debit card or any other accepted payment method.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Legislation that would empower state governments to dictate fee structures for electronic payment transactions (e.g., debit cards, credit cards, and prepaid cards) is a form of price control that has been introduced in more than 30 states over the past two decades.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The death of checks The use of checks in the U.S. fell some 75% over the last 20 years while debit card use increased tenfold during the same period.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
There is a 10-pound fee (US$13, based on current conversion rates) for applying, which can be paid with a credit or debit card.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Legislation that would empower state governments to dictate fee structures for electronic payment transactions (e.g., debit cards, credit cards, and prepaid cards) is a form of price control that has been introduced in more than 30 states over the past two decades.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The death of checks The use of checks in the U.S. fell some 75% over the last 20 years while debit card use increased tenfold during the same period.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
There is a 10-pound fee (US$13, based on current conversion rates) for applying, which can be paid with a credit or debit card.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Debit card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/debit%20card. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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