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Debit cards, like other types of cards, have both advantages and disadvantages that must be taken into account before collection. Depending on the particular case of the financial institution where obtained, may have major or minor inconveniences, but overall, this card is pretty basic characteristics and adapts well to all types of customers that do not require extra bank financing.
Advantages of debit card
Usually in the debit card no interest is paid, which unlike credit cards, as no charges are transferred from one month to another. The owner will only pay fees if they withdraw money from ATMs that do not belong to the bank card network.
The debit card payment process involves a quick and secure.
To avoid the situation of double charges and avoid the need to retain the customer money, many companies online service allow the use of debit cards for transactions.
Most banks do not charge the annual fee for using the debit card, because the costs are minimal to the extent that the system is electronic.
Some debit cards are associated with insurance. These depend on the supply insurance entity and the need of the owner. Among the most common associated with debit cards are life insurance and car insurance.
Debit cards have a large range of establishments where it is accepted. In addition, for commercial purposes is typically offer discounts when making debit card payments.
Debit cards have begun to be increasingly used in different countries and as a result, have a significant international use in the case of journeys or stays abroad.
Disadvantages of Debit Card
The debit card allows the holder access only the money you have available in your checking or savings account at the time of execution of the movement.
A disadvantage is the fact that in some banks or savings, you must pay an annual fee for the card.
Sometimes the owner may find double charges recorded in the movements of the debit card. These double charges occur when the owner makes some sort of reservation with your card.
You can not stop payment of a transaction with a debit card, so that if the holder detects undue movement on your account, you must demonstrate that he has not done himself. The holder should be required in establishments identified any payment made by debit card, in order to avoid mistakes that lead to major consequences.
Debit cards have a daily withdrawal limit of cash for security reasons, this limit is determined by the issuer.

The reunification of loans is a tool that allows us to accumulate all our debts into one payment and getting a clear advantage: the reduction of the monthly price we pay for everything. Traditional banks have been offering, but now when we see a lot of publicity about companies reunification intermediary loans.
This is an extension of mortgage, or opening a new one, in which we can accumulate (reunite) the mortgage, the monthly arrears, debt, credit card, car loan, etc.. With the new funds are returned in advance small loans, to reunify all in a single payment, you may negotiate a lower interest and pay a lower monthly rate. Read the rest of this entry »

The debit card is given automatically upon opening a bank account. This card lets you make money movements of your account, either in cash machines (ATMs) or sites that accept this type of payment.
By using the debit card, you must enter a personal code (PIN) previously assigned by the bank and the purchase amount will be deducted directly from bank account.
The secret code (PIN), usually consisting of four digits, and never reveals itself must take care to not be recorded in any place accessible to outsiders (much less record the secret code in their own debit card!). Read the rest of this entry »
Each financial institution, commercial bank or any type of card issuing bank will have complete freedom to charge fees for their use, if not limited to the costs set by law.
Commissions Debit and Credit Cards
When you open a savings account and acquire a credit card, money banks charged for the issuance, maintenance and handling of plastic cards.
Such accounts, which have issued cards have fees that are generally fixed and are debited monthly from your account type.
When withdrawing money from an ATM (debit card) or required a cash advance (credit card), there will be costs for implementation of actions. To demonstrate the loyalty of users, 99% of the banks avoid charging commissions of money if the operations (withdrawal, balance inquiry, transfers, etc..) From the issuing bank’s ATMs (the same network). Read the rest of this entry »
In credit cards there are several methods of payment and receipt of interest, depending on the features of the card.
• Prompt payment means the cost of the commission of any transaction will be implemented immediately and proceed to downloading directly to the bank funds associated with the card.
• Lump sum: This type of commission will be made at the end of each month to cover administration costs associated with each account. For example, each user of a particular bank will be charged a monthly fee for using credit or debit card. This fee is necessary to have the right to use our bank account in any electronic transaction.
• Deferred Payment: This type of payment in most cases referred to a committee expressed interest would be payable at the end of each month. So we have an obligation to pay a monthly flat rate depending on the amount of money we used to buy goods and services with our credit card. Read the rest of this entry »
At the time of initiating a service credit or debit cards must bear in mind the following:
• Find the necessary information on the Internet, a counselor directly by calling or visiting the bank for which you want preferably start the process of opening an important financial product is “plastic money.”
• Compare offers from the banks most appeal to you and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of one over the other (interest rates, commissions, etc.).. This will allow you to clear your needs.
• Observe the favorable conditions that could have a particular bank if you were a preferred customer.
• Keep all documents, contracts and other forms that have been necessary for the opening of financial services.
• Review the contract thoroughly. Ask a relative or acquaintance who has account with the bank you have chosen to give you references about the services, advantages and disadvantages.
• Know the regulations in force before you sign your contract, this may help to realize what kind of interest must pay to use the various services offered and their COMMITTEES AND REPORTING OBLIGATIONS. Read the rest of this entry »