Many banks are moving toward replacing horizontal credit cards with vertical ones. Tap-to-pay and chip readers have made a vertical orientation more convenient for users. PayPal’s VP of Design cited apps like TikTok as an inspiration for vertical card design. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Credit […]
The UK’s financial watchdog warned Wednesday fintech Lanistar wasn’t authorised to operate. Lanistar is gearing up to launch the “world’s most secure” bank card. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said Lanistar “is targeting people in the UK,” and advised consumers to “be especially wary of dealing with this unauthorised firm.” […]
You can use an Uber gift card as a form of payment on the ride-hailing app. To redeem an Uber gift card, add the card to your account with the “Add Payment Method” tab in the “Payment” menu. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Uber is one of the […]
Uber does take debit cards as a form of payment, in addition to credit cards and PayPal. You can add a debit card to your Uber account and save it as an automatic payment option in future. Uber is a fast and reliable way to get around. The company offers […]
You’ll need to find your PayPal account and routing number to set up the direct deposit feature with your employer. You can only use PayPal direct deposit if you’ve signed up for a PayPal Cash Card debit card. If you have PayPal direct deposit, it’s easy to find your account […]
I never pay for things with a debit card because I prefer to use my credit card, where I’m always getting the equivalent of 2% back or more on my purchases. Credit cards also offer better protections, less liability in case of fraud, and more leverage with merchants. As far […]
When you check your debit card balance to see how much money you have left to spend, you’re really looking at the balance of your checking account. You can check your debit card balance over the phone, at an ATM, in person at the bank, online, or via your bank’s […]
To cancel a debit card if it’s lost or stolen, you’ll need to get in touch with your bank. Some banking apps allow you to turn off your debit card, but you should still contact the bank to get a replacement card if your card is missing. Visit Business Insider’s […]
A debit card withdraws money directly from your checking account, either to make a payment or to convert into cash. Once you have a checking account, getting a debit card is as simple as asking for one. To use a debit card, you’ll need a checking account and a PIN […]
Debit card fraud increased by 10% from 2016 to 2017, according to FICO. Since debit cards are linked to bank accounts, they don’t offer as much fraud protection as credit cards. Here’s when you shouldn’t use a debit card – and when you should use cash or a credit card […]
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