Credit vs Debit

Affects your credit score

• Credit Card

• Debit Card

• Both

Safe and secure

• Credit Card

• Debit Card

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"I paid for my online purchase using this card."

• Credit Card

• Debit Card

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"This is just like using a check, except I don't have to carry my checkbook with me."

• Credit Card

• Debit Card

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"I want to pay for these groceries right now instead of getting a bill in the mail later this month."

• Credit Card

• Debit Card

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"I don't have any cash with me, so I'll pay using this card."

• Credit Card

• Debit Card

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"I just got some bonus points for gift cards for using this card."

• Credit Card

• Debit Card

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"I have $360 in my checking account, so that is the most I can spend using this card."

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• Debit Card

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"My bill is due the 15th of every month."

• Credit Card

• Debit Card

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Convenient to use

• Credit Card

• Debit Card

• Both