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Check Cards versus Credit Cards




By Rachel Nava

When you think about the check card verses, the credit card you may want to know what the difference is with the two of them. There are a few different ideas that go with the check card and credit cards. One main similarity is that you are able to make purchases at all the department stores and gas stations all over the place.


When it comes to the differences between the check card and the credit card there are a couple different features that they both carry with them. For one the check card is a debit card that is linked directly to your checking account. With a check card you are able to use your card as a credit card for your purchases with the exception is that you are still paying for the transaction that you are doing right there. That is because even when you are using your check card as a credit card your bank will freeze the funds that are needed to pay for the purchase that you are doing. With that you are going to still pay for the transaction right out of your checking account instead of paying for it later in the month. With some of the check cards, the bank does not charge you a fee for using your check card for any purchases. That would be an advantage that you are not going to have to pay any fees for using the check card and also that you are not going to have to pay any interest on your check card purchases as well.


When you are using the convince of a credit card you are going to find that it seems to give you a little less hassle when you are a little short on cash. When you are using a credit card when your checking account is low on funds, you will find that it is going to be a lifesaver in the time of need. The only thing is that you are going to have to probable pay some interest on your purchases that you have made on the credit card throughout the month. You may even have to pay an annual fee for the credit card as well.


There are many different opinions regarding which is better to use all the time when it comes to a check card and a credit card. You are going to just think about which is going to be best for your situation and if you feel that you may be at a better advantage by having both then get a credit card but each person is different on what their needs are.
 
 
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Rachel Nava recommends Find Credit Cards for comparing different American Express credit card applications. See http://www.findcreditcards.org/issuer/american-express.php for more information.

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