Visa payWave Debit Cards
First posted July 14, 2016 and last updated on March 18, 2025
| by Amy
New contactless credit and debit cards are changing the way we spend things and Visa payWave is at the front of the revolution. continue reading
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Debit Card Authorisation Holds
First posted June 28, 2016 and last updated on March 18, 2025
| by Amy
If you have ever had a debit card statement that had two different balance amounts, then you have probably been subject to an authorisation hold. continue reading
Student Debit Card Options
First posted June 27, 2016 and last updated on March 18, 2025
| by Amy
You’re busy studying full time but also want easy access to your money. Find out more information about student debit cards so you don’t get hit with unexpected fees.
Common Features of Debit Cards
First posted June 22, 2016 and last updated on March 18, 2025
| by Amy
Debit cards are a great way to get more financial freedom without the risk of falling into debt. continue reading
Can you have more than one debit card?
First posted June 7, 2016 and last updated on March 18, 2025
| by Amy
When it comes to debit cards, you’re spoiled for choice in Australia. It certainly is possible to have more than one debit card per person. In fact, most people do.
Can debit cards receive refunds?
First posted May 27, 2016 and last updated on March 18, 2025
| by Amy
When will your debit card get refunded Your debit card is probably the most used plastic in your wallet. It makes sense that more often than not, refunds will need to be paid against that debit card. This is a … continue reading
Linking debit cards to PayPal
First posted April 12, 2016 and last updated on March 18, 2025
| by Amy
PayPal is one of the most convenient ways to pay for goods and services on line. It is now possible to link PayPal to debit cards, linking one of the most convenient ways to pay offline to one of the … continue reading
How Debit Cards Differ from EFTPOS cards
First posted February 18, 2016 and last updated on March 18, 2025
| by Amy
Debit cards are often compare to EFTPOS cards, and many debit cards have EFTPOS functionality. However they are actually quite different. EFTPOS stands for Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Service and the money mostly comes from a standard bank … continue reading
How to Make PayPal Debit Card Payments
First posted September 24, 2015 and last updated on March 18, 2025
| by Pauline Hatch
With more people taking advantage of online shopping bargains, payment services like PayPal are also seeing an increase in use.
Can I use Debit Cards on eBay or Amazon?
First posted September 6, 2015 and last updated on March 20, 2025
| by Amy
One of the great advantages of credit cards is that they can be used to purchase items off the internet through the shopping carts of big sites such as eBay and Amazon. Because both these sites are large and have … continue reading
FAQ: Is PayPass and payWave Technology Secure?
First posted August 8, 2015 and last updated on March 18, 2025
| by Amy
It may be quicker and easier to tap or wave your debit card over an EFTPOS machine, but contactless payment technology brings added security risks with it. Both the MasterCard PayPass and Visa payWave systems use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) … continue reading
Why does my debit card get declined?
First posted July 30, 2015 and last updated on March 18, 2025
| by Amy
Having a debit card declined can be puzzling, but there are a number of reasons why a debit card may be declined. One of the most common reasons for declining a debit card is that the card has expired. What … continue reading
Debit Card Travel Fees: What Fees Do You Get Charged?
First posted June 13, 2015 and last updated on March 18, 2025
| by Amy
Travelling with a debit card is convenient and often more cost effective than credit, but fees are still a factor. Most debit cards are subjected to fees when they are used for purchases or ATM withdrawals overseas, which can be … continue reading
Credit Cards Vs. Debit Cards – When to use what
First posted January 15, 2015 and last updated on March 18, 2025
| by Pauline Hatch
With cash now relegated to smaller purchases and “just in case” moments, cards really are king when it comes to spending money. Recent research indicates that more than half of all consumers carry less than $50 in cash, but have … continue reading
How To Keep Your Bank Account Happy Over the Silly Season
First posted January 6, 2015 and last updated on March 18, 2025
| by Amy
When Christmas decorations show up in department stores and invitations to end-of-year celebrations start pouring in, debit cards brace themselves for bigger workouts. This time of year makes it easy to spend more than usual – the Australian Retailers Association … continue reading
Most Popular Debit Cards
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ING Direct
Orange Everyday
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MyState Bank
Glide
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charged by NAB, ANZ, Westpac or CBA
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HSBC
Everyday Global
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charged by HSBC Australia
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