How does a debit card differ from a credit card?

A debit card spends your own money; a credit card borrows.

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  1. A debit card spends your own money; a credit card borrows ✔
  2. A debit card borrows money; a credit card spends savings
  3. They are exactly the same

Why: A debit card draws from your account, while a credit card lets you borrow and repay later.

Huh, didn't know that: A debit card draws from your account, while a credit card lets you borrow and repay later.

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Debit spends yours; credit borrows theirs.
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References

Answer: A debit card spends your own money; a credit card borrows. A debit card draws from your account, while a credit card lets you borrow and repay later.

  1. Scouting America: Personal Management www.scouting.org/merit-badges/personal-management
    The differences between a charge card, debit card, and credit card
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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