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JunkFood
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I don't feel comfortable with using my debit card to pay for things
#6757177 - 04/07/07 09:08 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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Am I just being paranoid? I hate giving my debit card out
If I'm not just being paranoid, are there any like, alternative debit cards one can use just for sporadic purchasing.
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Re: I don't feel comfortable with using my debit card to pay for things [Re: JunkFood]
#6760206 - 04/08/07 05:01 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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most gas stations sell pre-filled charge cards, and dont require an ID...
however, to get anything sent to you, you will need to provide a name and address still - not many ways around that.
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Re: I don't feel comfortable with using my debit card to pay for things [Re: kotik]
#6764318 - 04/09/07 07:48 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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Is it safe to just use your debit card to buy things?
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Re: I don't feel comfortable with using my debit card to pay for things [Re: JunkFood]
#6764864 - 04/09/07 11:33 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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It's all electronic. As long as your purchasing "normal" items like groceries or sporting goods you should be fine. Bring cash for growlights and the like.
Plus have cash for if the bank system crashes, or to buy droogs.
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Re: I don't feel comfortable with using my debit card to pay for things [Re: PopTop]
#6768950 - 04/10/07 07:42 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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What are you paranoid about? What do you think is going to happen if you use your debit card for purchases?
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Re: I don't feel comfortable with using my debit card to pay for things [Re: dedjam]
#6769658 - 04/10/07 11:06 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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Overdraft fees prolly.
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Re: I don't feel comfortable with using my debit card to pay for things [Re: PopTop]
#6770083 - 04/10/07 12:35 PM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
PopTop said: Overdraft fees prolly.
Bounce protection FTW!
Seriously though, there is no reason to fear using a debit card unless you are using them for illegal transactions and dont want a paper trail. Actually, it is one of the safest ways to use money...even with some of the major security breaches by different US retailers lately.
I work in the business, part of my company (although not my team) writes the software that handles debit transactions and debit card management for banks. If you have a specific reason why you dont feel comfortable using your debit card, maybe I can help you answer some questions...
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