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Do You Know the Differences Between Credit & Debit Cards?

Published
October 28, 2020
Christine DiGangi

Christine DiGangi is the former Deputy Managing Editor - Engagement for Credit.com and covered a variety of personal finance topics. Her writing has been featured on USA Today, MSN, Yahoo! Finance and The New York Times International Weekly, among other outlets.

They’re both plastic, but credit and debit cards are very different forms of payment. The card you choose at the cash register might have a huge impact on your future, so make sure you understand what you’re doing next time you pull out your wallet.

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