I often see that the sellers in internet require my credit card , but why not a debit card which i use in ATM?
2006-12-28 17:54:44 · 4 answers · asked by e.taghiyev 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Like the other poster said a debit card with a MasterCard or Visa symbol should work on the Internet.
Did you activate your debit card?
Some banks require you to activate your card at ATM, Phone, or web. Your bank can tell you how to activate your card. Then it can take two to three business days after activating the card to work on the Internet. Other banks require you to call them to activate for web and phone purchases. My bank also requires me to activate my card for purchase outside of the U.S.
Maestro Cards will work if your bank and the merchants support that type of transaction. This you will need to set it up with your bank.
2006-12-29 06:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your debit card has a VISA or Mastercard logo, than you probably can use it to purchase things off of the internet. It can be run as a credit card, and does not require your PIN code. Because of that, however, I would be cautious about what you buy ... make sure you're only giving out your number to reputable online companies.
Some people allow you to pay using your checking account through electronic bank transfer. You'll have to enter your checking account number and routing number. Once again, do this with caution!
2006-12-28 18:04:07 · answer #2 · answered by ☼~Ļ○ΰ~♫® 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there's a way to swipe it and enter your PIN code. Either that or the interac system is not yet ready to go online. I'm sure it will be in the future though.
Use paypal, you can link it to your bank account and have funds directly taken from the same account your debit card takes from.
2006-12-28 17:57:20 · answer #3 · answered by angseu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i didnt know that.
i would also like to know.
2006-12-28 17:57:06 · answer #4 · answered by dirtyoldman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋