What is the difference between 'credit card' and 'debit card'?

Bangladesh
December 22, 2006 3:10pm CST
What is the diiference between 'credit card' and 'debit card'?
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@jiQsaw (52)
• Ireland
22 Dec 06
to simplify credit card = enables you to purchase then later pay on an interest. debit card = purchases are deducted straight from your current bank account. if account is empty, no purchase can be made.
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• Bangladesh
22 Dec 06
A-ha, Thanks for your response.Now I can understand the clear fact and the key difference between them.Thanks mate for the information.So I think a debit card is better because I don't have to pay any interest.Isn't it?
@jiQsaw (52)
• Ireland
22 Dec 06
yup i prefer debit card but please note : u must have money inside the account thats why people opt using credit card, they can buy now and pay later, ignoring that they infact pay more that the price of the item [ interest]
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• Bangladesh
22 Dec 06
I totally agree with you and I think most people will agree with us.everyone wants to save their money.
@virky0391 (566)
• Indonesia
29 Dec 06
Let me explain it for you. Credit card : if you're shopping by using this card, you can shop until limit of your card. You will receive monthly bill and must pay it every month at least same with minimum payment that have decided by your credit card bank. Debit card : if you shopping by using debit card, your bank account will be debited directly. If you don't have enough balance for shopping, your paywent can't be processed. That's all from me.
• Bangladesh
3 Jan 07
Thanks for your response.Yuor response is rated by me.I didn't know before that this is so simple.Actually I have never use any this type of card that's why I was very much confused about this.Now I am fully clear about this.Thanks mate for your information.
• China
23 Dec 06
cradit card is money taken by banl for interest and debit card is money which is in my account
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• Bangladesh
23 Dec 06
Thank you dear for your valuable comment, Now I got full information about debit card and credit card,
@jcvelina (1255)
• Philippines
22 Dec 06
credit card is a card issued by a bank which you canuse for making purchases. in essence everytime that you purchase you are actually borrowing money from the bank that gave you the line of credit. you are actually spending money that you do not have. debit cards are ATM cards that have debit functions. what it means is if you purchase something with your debit card funds are directly deducted from your ATM card or bank account. in essence you are actually spending that you have.
• Bangladesh
22 Dec 06
Got it now..thanks a lot for this information.Well I would like to take a debit card rather than a credit card.
• United States
22 Dec 06
credit card is just putting the payment to the side, and paying it when the bill comes, but debit card takes the money directly from your bank, so you are actually paying for it right than, and not later.
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• Bangladesh
22 Dec 06
Thanks a lot for your information.The main issue is the time of money transfer.A credit card allows me to buy first and pay later while a debit card requires my money first in their bank before I can spend it.
@nhtpscd (1416)
• Australia
23 Dec 06
credit cards you run the risk of getting interest if not paid in a certain time. Debit cards have no interest but can be used to purchase via web and other places the same as a credit card.
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• Bangladesh
23 Dec 06
Thank you for your valuable response.Thanks a lot.