Debit card fraud moves fast, freezes real money, and can take weeks to fully unwind. Here's how it actually plays out.

A debit card is a payment card that lets you pay for purchases or withdraw money directly from your checking account in your bank, credit union or other financial institution. It is often also ...

What is a prepaid debit card and how does it work? Prepaid debit cards open up a world of options, allowing you to buy things online, pay bills through web portals, and budget more effectively for ...

Every time you tap your debit card, you are giving direct access to the cash in your checking account. In low‑risk situations ...

Credit cards and debit cards look almost exactly alike but are actually quite different. Money you spend or withdraw using a debit card comes straight out of your bank account – you’re spending your ...

As the Detroit Free Press recently reported, new debit card scams are popping up and gaining momentum (2). One of the most ...

Woman using smartphone and holding debit card for shopping payment online at home. A couple of years ago, I had a late-night hankering for some fast food, so I stopped by my local establishment. I ...

Americans are carrying record amounts of debt–and seem determined to do something about it. Two recent studies from Dove Consulting and the American Bankers Association show that credit cards have ...

Sophie Venz is a former Deputy Editor at Forbes Advisor. She is an experienced editor and features reporter, and has previously worked in the small business and start-up reporting space. Previously ...

Prepaid debit card vs. standard debit card vs. credit card Prepaid debit cards, standard debit cards, and credit cards look alike. And, for the cardholder, they function in much the same way. Each of ...