Understanding Debit Cards

This is read by special card readers when the card is swiped to make a transaction.

• card

• magnetic strip

This is a unique number that connects the card to your bank account.

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• date

• account number

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These are often used as an extra security feature to make sure the card is not fake.

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• signature

• hologram

• name and address

This is the date that the debt card is valid until.

• signature

• name

• expiration date

This is the name of the card holder.

• Bank

• Name

This is used to insert the card instead of swiping it. It makes your card more secure.

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• chip

• endorse

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In order to make your card valid it must have a signature on it.

• signature

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• check number

This three digit number is sometimes used when making purchases online or over the phone to help prevent unauthorized transactions.

• phone number

• check number

• verification number

This is the bank information used to contact if you or a vendor ever have any questions for the bank.

• Bank Information

• address

• signature

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