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Debit Card Fraud: How It Works and How To Prevent It

Debit Card Fraud: How It Works and How To Prevent It

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Credit card scams have been well publicized in recent years, but you may not be aware of the uptick in debit card scams. According to FICO®, the total number of compromised debit cards in 2023 was up 96% over the last year surveyed, and more than 315,000 cards were impacted. Whether swiping your debit card […]


International Credit Cards: Features, Benefits, and How They Work

International Credit Cards: Features, Benefits, and How They Work

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If you want to avoid dealing with native currency or carrying traveler’s checks or cash when traveling abroad, an international credit card can be an asset. Having this kind of card in your wallet, which you can use both at home and abroad, can make for smoother trips overseas. Here’s a closer look at what […]


What Is a Credit Card Chip and How Does It Work?

What Is a Credit Card Chip and How Does It Work?

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If you’re asked to insert or tap rather than swipe your credit card when you go to pay, you’re using a chip credit card. A credit card chip is a small gold or silver microprocessor that’s embedded in the card and intended to offer greater security for your transactions. Credit card chips are growing dominant […]


Do All Credit Cards Have PIN Numbers?

Do All Credit Cards Have PIN Numbers?

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Credit cards can come with a four-digit personal identification number (PIN). The PIN acts like a password, helping to prevent unauthorized use of your credit card. However, in the U.S., PINs are more often required when using debit cards than when using credit cards. Hence, if you live in the United States and don’t often […]


How to Identify a Credit Card Skimmer and Protect Yourself

How to Identify a Credit Card Skimmer and Protect Yourself

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Card skimmers are small devices that fit into credit card readers (say, at a gas station or outside ATM) and snag your card information. This can then be used to steal your credentials and commit identity theft. Unfortunately, credit card fraud is all too common, totaling more than 426,000 instances in the most recent year […]


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