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What is a checking account?

A checking account is a bank account that’s designed to be the hub of your financial life. You should easily be able to ...
Your debit card takes money straight out of your checking account the moment you swipe. That direct connection exposes you to unnecessary risk. If you fall victim to theft or fraud, criminals can use ...
Don't use your debit card to pay for anything but ATM withdrawals. Both cash and credit are useful for different transactions. You can get foreign currency from your bank, a currency exchange kiosk or ...
Debit cards feel safe and familiar, but using them as your primary spending tool quietly shifts risk from banks onto you.
Have you ever had your debit card or credit card information stolen from an ATM? If you have, you may have fallen victim to a skimmer. Tiny devices used by fraudsters called "skimmers" can be attached ...
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Debit cards are as vulnerable to theft as credit cards and offer limited fraud protection. Depending on how soon you report the fraud, you could be responsible for up to $50 in ...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - In South Carolina, skimmers have been found at gas station pumps, ATM’s, retail and grocery stores. Skimmers are devices that criminals attach to point of sales or card readers ...