i have a visa debit card.. i was wondering could i use that in the same was a credit card for buying things online etc??
2007-12-03 11:07:49 · 24 answers · asked by Mell 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Yes.. as long as you don't exceed your current balance.
2007-12-03 11:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by wrkey 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and always put your debit card through as a credit when you purchase something, online or in a store because the banks charge you a fee each time you use your card as a "debit" card. Always punch in "credit", that way the bank can't charge a fee.
2007-12-03 19:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by Sally G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do it all the time. The only difference, as we all know, with the debit card, money has to be in the account to be used.
2007-12-03 19:10:11 · answer #3 · answered by bugggs 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as long as it has a VISA simble on it you are fine. But remember that safety risks are involved when using this online. I had my card number used by a hacker who got a hold of my bank information through my VISA debit card. So, BEWARE OF THE HACKER MONSTERS.
2007-12-03 19:11:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can....but with a debit card, the money HAS to be in the account -- you can't use it as "credit."
2007-12-03 19:11:35 · answer #5 · answered by butterfliesRfree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes same thing and it's better to use put your debit through as a credit, you don't get charged fees that way. When I debit my bank charges me $1.50 everytime, if I put it in as a credit I don't get charged fees.
2007-12-03 19:18:15 · answer #6 · answered by iluvshoes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. as long as it has the visa logo, you can use it as a credit card to make purchases and it just gets deducted from your checking account.
2007-12-03 19:09:43 · answer #7 · answered by karisob 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes. but you have to have money in your account in order to buy things unlike a credit card which you have to pay back.
2007-12-03 19:10:11 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, its the same thing as a credit card it just automatically deducts the amount from your account.
2007-12-03 19:10:22 · answer #9 · answered by DangerDalton 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if the site will let you. Not all merchants accept debits.
2007-12-03 19:10:31 · answer #10 · answered by BC 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can; just be careful on where you spend it online. Most websites have programs that will keep your information safe and secure.
2007-12-03 19:10:05 · answer #11 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋