Debit Cards vs. Credit Cards (6.14B)

This is a small plastic card with a 16 digit number on it.

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If you use this type of card, you are spending money from your own bank account.

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This type of card is issued by a financial institution.

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If you use this type of card, you are borrowing money that you will pay back later.

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If you use this type of card, you will be charged interest (if you don't pay your balance in full).

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This type of card requires a PIN to be entered when you use it.

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You can use this type of card at an ATM or get "Cash Back".

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There is almost no chance that you will go into debt if you use this card.

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This type of card can help you build your credit score.

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This type of card lets you buy things, even if you can't really afford to.

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