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Do you know where your debit card is? It is essential to your overall financial security that you keep your debit card in a safe place at all times. Safety, above all else, is of utmost importance. If you are careless with your debit card it is only a matter of time before it backfires on you.
What does it mean to be safe with your debit card? Well, this means different things to different people. To give you an idea of how to improve the safety of your card, follow the tips below.
1. If you lose your debit card do not wait too long to call your bank. The biggest mistake you can make is thinking that you are going to find your card in the near future – just to learn that this never happens. It is better to be safe than sorry. Call your bank, explain that your debit card is missing, and have them cancel it at once. Sure, it is an inconvenience but you will receive your new card in no time at all.
2. Do not share your debit card number and other information with anybody. There is never a good reason to give somebody else the information from your debit card.
3. Only use your debit card at reputable stores. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is using your card at stores that are unknown or do not appear to be legitimate. This holds true for both land based and online stores.
4. Speaking of online stores, make sure you proceed with caution. In today’s day and age it is simple for anybody to start their own store. At the same time, it is just as simple for somebody to steal your debit card information by doing so. Along with this, make sure all the information you transmit to an online store is kept 100 percent secure.
5. Memorize your PIN number. Did you know that some people keep their PIN number in their wallet? Worse yet, there are users that write their PIN on the back of their card. While this may sound silly, it is an all too common mistake. To avoid these types of issues, all you have to do is memorize your PIN. Don’t worry about forgetting it. If need be, you can always reset your PIN number at a local branch or even over the phone.
There is no reason to take a safety risk with your debit card. Instead, follow the five tips above. They will keep you, your finances, and your debit card safe.
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