Debit cards let you pay for things with money in your bank account, while credit cards pay with a line of credit. A debit card can be handy for preventing overspending and interest charges, as well as ...

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Credit cards offer a number of key benefits over debit cards. They also tend to offer better protection. Follow 24/7 Wall St. on Google By Maurie Backman Published Feb 24, 8:12AM EST This post may ...

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.