The First electronic pos debit card system was on Long Island NY on 11/1/71
A debit card.
In simple terms - a debit card is 'electronic cash'. You can only pay for things with a debit card as long as there is enough money in the account that's linked to it. Once the cash is spent, the card will be rejected.
They should do ! A debit card is seen as 'electronic cash'. You can only pay for items with a debit card IF there is enough money in the linked bank account to pay for the item.
No - a debit card is simply an electronic version of cash. If there are insufficient funds in your account to cover the transaction, the card will be declined.
The EasyGreen Pay Card is a payroll card or debit pay card provided by Electronic Payment & Transfer Corp.
A debit card - is the equivalent of 'electronic cash'. Whereas with a credit card - you spend up to your limit,then pay it back over a period of time (while accruing interest) - a debit card is only usable up to the balance of the bank account linked to it
Lonestar Card, the same for food stamps.
Defunct debit card system that was available in the Mid-Atlantic region of the US (similar to Star, PLUS, Cirrus).
Theoretically no, although it's rare for a bank to issue a debit card to someone under 16 (in the UK). A debit card doesn't require a credit check, nor does the holder need to be employed in order to get one. A debit card can only be used if there are already funds in the associated bank account. Think of a debit card as 'electronic cash'.
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All debit cards are free ! A debit card in simple terms - is electronic cash. No-one should be charged for using a debit card - as the only way the transaction can be completed is - if there's enough cash already in the account to cover the purchase.
It simply means - the very first time the card is used, it is recognised by the system. When the card goes 'live' on first use - the system places data onto the card either on the magnetic strip or the 'smart' chip. This tells any ATM that the card is legitimate.