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Who is using Debit Card nowdays?

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haleyjen
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Re: Who is using Debit Card nowdays?

I can't get a credit card at the moment so I am afraid I am stuck : )
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RonM21
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Re: Who is using Debit Card nowdays?


@Anonymous wrote:

I have to admit it, but the only time that I use my debit card is to withdraw money out of the ATM ( at the bank facility). I went to the store today and the network was down and I was told that only debit was working, really? I left everything there and I walked away.


I'm the same way. Only for ATM's. Never thought much about it until now. Wow, that thing really gets no use lol!



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Anonymous
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Re: Who is using Debit Card nowdays?

About a year ago, I was one of those people who was adamant about having no debt (because a credit card means debt lol), pay with debit or cash, and budget!

But when I joined this forum and learned that many on here paid off their cards and rarely carried any balance, I thought to myself why not try it. Here I am, a year later with numerous cards to earn me rewards, points, and cash back. I won't ever go back to using debit knowing that my points and rewards adds up so quickly.

I use them to pay my bills and everything. I'm not a big spender. It's nice to log in to see your points and cash back rewards sitting there waiting to be used. 😍🙌🏼
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Anonymous
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Re: Who is using Debit Card nowdays?


@Anonymous wrote:
About a year ago, I was one of those people who was adamant about having no debt (because a credit card means debt lol), pay with debit or cash, and budget!

But when I joined this forum and learned that many on here paid off their cards and rarely carried any balance, I thought to myself why not try it. Here I am, a year later with numerous cards to earn me rewards, points, and cash back. I won't ever go back to using debit knowing that my points and rewards adds up so quickly.

I use them to pay my bills and everything. I'm not a big spender. It's nice to log in to see your points and cash back rewards sitting there waiting to be used. 😍🙌🏼

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Anonymous
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Re: Who is using Debit Card nowdays?

I used them 24/7 as structural supports in my wallet to protect my credit cards. I never use them to withdraw money. CC rewards are far better than paying with cash and I never do business with those who are cash only.

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Imperfectfuture
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Re: Who is using Debit Card nowdays?


@Anonymous wrote:

ATM is the only time I see it.  Before I realized the opportunities for reward earning via a credit card, I used my debit card for almost everything.  Oh how I wish I had learned about this board and others earlier.


Me as well.  That 2008 downturn would not have lasted so long.  Smiley Wink

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Anonymous
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Re: Who is using Debit Card nowdays?

Yes i only use my debit card when it has rewards for certain places. Usually 10% off after the transaction posts.

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deltatee
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Re: Who is using Debit Card nowdays?

I had fraud on my debit card when I was school and was a real headache when I didn't have access to my bank account.  I pretty must use credit extensively now. I do however have an account at Ally in which I keep some money. I carry the Ally debit card for any ATM withdrawals I might need to make.  Other than that, I don't even carry debit cards with me.

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Anonymous
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Re: Who is using Debit Card nowdays?

I literally never use my debit card anymore. I get cash back on my Discover card at the grocery store and pay at the end of the month. I finally took it out of my wallet and have never missed it.

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Anonymous
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Re: Who is using Debit Card nowdays?

I use mine a lot.  Got in the habit  of using it when I wasn't using credit for about 10+ years. Don't like to carry cash around and I'm still treading softly with credit card use.  It makes me very uncomfortable owing anyone even for a couple weeks. Got used to paying for everything up front and can't shake the habit.  I have some kind of anxiety now about credit cards so my debit card is used so much I can't hardly read the numbers.

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