bulldogbetter
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Which is better?
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Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:57 pm |
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KatherineLee88
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quote: Originally posted by bulldogbetter Which is better?
Depends on personal preferences. I prefer credit card. Recently I listened to a podcast that gave me even more reason to prefer a credit card. Here's a script of the podcast I listened to:
http://moneygirl.quickanddirtytips.com/pros-and-cons-of-debit-cards.aspx
For me, using a credit card just makes more sense. I don't like the lack of protection from debit card use fraud. The fraudulent laws are much more stricter, and favorable for consumers for credit cards (Fair Credit Billing Act).
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rob86
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A consumer who is not credit worthy and may find it difficult or impossible to obtain a credit card can more easily obtain a debit card!
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khosta
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Anyone can get a debit card! It's jus tlike cash. These days it seems it's harder for people to obtain a CC. If you can get a CC I would do, it as long as you can make the payments, so you can start building credit!
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littleroc02us
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quote: Originally posted by KatherineLee88 quote: Originally posted by bulldogbetter Which is better?
Depends on personal preferences. I prefer credit card. Recently I listened to a podcast that gave me even more reason to prefer a credit card. Here's a script of the podcast I listened to:
http://moneygirl.quickanddirtytips.com/pros-and-cons-of-debit-cards.aspx
For me, using a credit card just makes more sense. I don't like the lack of protection from debit card use fraud. The fraudulent laws are much more stricter, and favorable for consumers for credit cards (Fair Credit Billing Act).
Visa's zero liability is the same for a credit card and debit card. Read:
http://usa.visa.com/personal/security/visa_security_program/zero_liability.html
Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing. (Warren Buffet)
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Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:48 pm |
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kate032
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I'm really not sure why people post such extraordinarily general questions and expect specific answers.
The answer depends entirely on the situation. If you have zero self-control, a credit card will do nothing but get you into trouble.
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sirmikey1
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You cannot rent a car with a debit card.
Must be a "credit card".
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KatherineLee88
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quote: Originally posted by coaster
The post quoted, and apparently disagreed with, is referring to the law. The response is referring to policy (terms of service). Apples and oranges, I do believe. Both correct.
Indeed it is apples and oranges.
Still gonna say that credit cards are the way to go! In fact, why is it really a question of this OR that. Just get both and use a credit card to the extent that you can hold yourself responsible for (be smart, and use self-control).
You'll build credit, have the additional protection afforded by the law concerning credit cards (btw, not all debit cards are VISA, so VISA policy doesn't mean anything for those people), and you'll have a credit card for things like renting a car, some hotels, ect.
I rarely use my debit card except when I actually NEED cash - in which case my debit card is really just a glorified ATM card.
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littleroc02us
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quote: Originally posted by sirmikey1 You cannot rent a car with a debit card.
Must be a "credit card".
What are you talking about? Yes you can, there are plenty of companies that allow you to rent a car with a debit card, they hold a deposit for you. I do it all the time. It is true that not all companies will ,but believe me there are plenty who do.
Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing. (Warren Buffet)
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littleroc02us
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quote: Originally posted by KatherineLee88
btw, not all debit cards are VISA, so VISA policy doesn't mean anything for those people), and you'll have a credit card for things like renting a car, some hotels, ect.
I rarely use my debit card except when I actually NEED cash - in which case my debit card is really just a glorified ATM card.
This is true, the debit card or credit card must have a visa logo on it to be covered under the zero liabilty agreement.
Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing. (Warren Buffet)
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Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:50 pm |
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KatherineLee88
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quote: Originally posted by sirmikey1
Hey, thanks for the correction, and I just found this...
Most rental car companies accept debit cards, survey finds
http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/paying-for-rental-car-with-debit-card-1276.php#ixzz1I6O5TYcO
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Still would rather just carry a credit card - since this will be accepted everywhere in every situation. Can't for sure say the same for debit cards.
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Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:38 am |
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sirmikey1
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Looks ridiculous & even embarrassing to rent a car with debit card:::::
http://enterprise.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3060/session/L3NpZC9UWFJXU2lxaw==
No thanks...
It's fairly easy to understand that they see credit cards as a
credit reference, and see debit cards as shifty...
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littleroc02us
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Do you know how many companies there are for rental cars at the airport? I have never had any troubles renting cars, or reserving hotel rooms with my debit card. All they do is take a deposit and give it back to you when your done. It's quite simple.
In fact all they requested from me was a drivers license and insurance.
Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing. (Warren Buffet)
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GotCommonCents
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quote: Originally posted by sirmikey1 You cannot rent a car with a debit card.
Must be a "credit card".
That's not true. I don't have a credit card or any credit and I rent cars just fine. I'm not even 25 years old yet either.
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