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 Are there any credit cards available for 17 year old college students?
i got a debit card when i was 15 since i was a college student. now that i will be moving out soon, i want to get a credit card to build up my credit. i know that most credit card companies require ...


 Can my 80 year old mother, who is on a fixed income, just stop paying her credit card debt?
She has about $20,000.00 in credit card debt. Most of the debt is medical related (prescription co-pays, deductibles), and some of the debt is very old....


 Cant pay my auto loan, bank won't help.?
I am struggling to pay a financed vehicle, it is now 2 months behind on payment. I called the bank(Wells Fargo) and asked them what my options were like if I could pay a small amount or something.. ...


 Should I work something out whith the Credit company, or let it go to a collection agency?
My credit is on shaky ground as it is. My boyfriend thinks that I should just let it go into collections, but I feel like I should work something out with the creditor. I think he's worried ...


 My mom used my social security number and i dont know if it will affect me?
my mom and i applied for a credit account at macys AND victorias secret. the accounts were approved. howeve i am scared if it can affect any of us
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i am 16 years old... ...


 How do you remove a bad credit from your credit report after paying it off?
I have a credit card that has given me bad credit since 6 years ago. It has accumulated more finance charges since then and has been sent to a attorney.
I would like to pay it off (or settle), ...


 New credit card but no pin yet ! How do i go shopping?
help!
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YOU DO NEED A PIN FOR THE NEW CHIPPED ONES...


 CAP QUEST DEBT COLLECTION AGENCY have been sending me letters re a supposed debt I owe of £700 which is rubbis
I have ignored these letters, but I am scared, they said they will send the bailiffs, what should I do?...


 Can someone still cash your personal check even if you have post-dated the check,how and why?Any suggestions
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 If paying off collection accounts wont raise my credit score should I even bother paying them?
I need to buy a home fast. I am a first time home buyer with a fico score of 620. I have 5,000 for a downpayment. I owe a few thousand in old collection accounts which are on my report. None of ...


 Repossession...Now what?
10 years ago I bought a mobile home for 49,000. I lived there with my daughter for 7 years. 3 years ago, I married a wonderful man, and moved into his home. For the last 3 years, I have rented my ...


 Hi im 15 im in debt for some pop-up?
http://microbillsys.com/ dats the copanny what can i ...


 Why is it so hard to achieve credit?
Being young, and without credit, really hinders any financial siduation....


 If I pay off some of my credit cards but don't close the acct, is that will increase my credit score?
Please help!...


 I would like to know the reason for a higher APR % for Citi Cards for college students?
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 Paying capital credit card balance?
i just received my capital one credit card in the mail. it has a 300$ limit on it. i also have a personal savings account with WaMu (the former WaMu). my problem is i live in california and there are ...


 Need a loan quick!?
I know this sounds like a bad idea but i need to come up with 5-10,000 very quick and conventional methods have failed me so any help would be much appreciated. T...


 What can I do about goods ordered but not delivered in the specified time?
On 29 December I ordered furniture from my local Harveys Furnishers and was quoted an 8-week delivery period. Five months later and I am still waiting. I have contacted the store in person, by ...


 How long does a closed account affect your credit score?
Specifically a credit card account......


 How can i obtain 40,000 pounds in 24 hours without getting a loan?
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Kika S
If i have a debit card with a mastercard logo on it is that considered having a credit card?
I'm pretty sure that i don't have any credit score because i have never had a credit card but i have a debit card with a master card logo on it and i use it as credit on purchases,
i was wondering if the logo is the same as having a credit card...
                     
 




bundysmom
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No. The only advantage to have a MC logo is that you can use the debit card anywhere MC is accepted. Your money is deducted straight out of your checking account (debit) vs. having a line of credit & receiving a monthly bill (credit).


♪Miss_Soprano♫
No, it's just a debit card. When you use it, the money gets debited from your bank account. If you had a credit card, then you would have to make monthly payments on it and on time to maintain a good credit reading.


SoCal
The LOGO is the same but the function is only similar to that of a credit card... swipe! That's the only similarity.

A debit card is just like like writing a check. You are responsible for any and all charges so make sure the funds are there to cover your purchases. You can overdraw your account, there is sometimes a delay.

Repect your financial situation and nuture it by educating yourself.


gpatrick900
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No in the U.S. are debit cards with either MasterCard or Visa symbols work like this:

If you choose Atm/debit button at the merchant. You would enter your pin. Some banks and merchants charge for this method.

If you choose Credit button. You would sign for your purchase (some places you don't have to sign for it).

You can also use them at atms by entering a Pin. You can also get a Checking account cash advance at banks if they take Visa or MasterCard. You can use them online or by phone at merchants that take MasterCard or Visa. You can also use them at merchants who take MasterCard or Visa but do not have a point of sale terminal.

All methods come out your checking account right away.


newsoutherngirl
Its not entirely the same as having a credit card. But yes you should have a credit score because of it. You should consider getting a credit card (even if you only use it for emergencies) to help build a credit rating. Your credit score become extremely important if you ever try to buy a car or a house in the future. Having no credit is almost as bad (and sometimes worse) as having bad credit.


Rob D
No; in most cases, a debit card does not have any credit features and is not considered a credit card. However, depending on the services your bank offers, it may be tied to a credit line directly, or through your checking account. If what you're asking is whether having the card could have an effect on your credit rating, your banking history, including use of the card and your checking account, can have a very significant effect on it. Use your banking accounts wisely.


super_ez1
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talk to someone at your bank. i got a debit card assuming that if the funds were not there in their entirety that the charge to my account would fail, instead I was overdrafted. GET DETAILS


ruwho
As per my knowledge ROB D gave the best answer. And I second it.

It all depends on the features of the debit card.

Best thing is to refer there terms and conditions of the card or meet the banker.


help
A credit card and a debit card are pretty much alike and can be used at the same places at each other except with a credit card you can go into debt unlike a debit card. It is not Considered a credit card


Mariposa
When making online purchases, you can enter your debit cad into the credit card field. The difference is that the money will be automatically deducted from your bank account with a debit card, where a credit card would send you a monthly bill.


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