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Re: Debit card question

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From: Rod Speed
Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 18:50
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myself@myplace.com wrote

> Using plastic cards to make payments
> is a big mistake no matter where you live.

Wrong. Its the most convenient way to make payments.

> If you own any of these cards, cut them up now.

Get stuffed.


> GregRo <webworm11@lycos.com> wrote

>> Debit card question
>>
>> In the US.
>> Do to the lawsuit filled by wal-mart and others.
>>
>> Check Cards with a Master card or Visa symbol must be identified as a
>> debit card.   The money comes from your checking or savings account.
>>
>> In the U.S. Merchants have the following choices
>> Pin purchases only
>> Signature debit purchases only
>> Signature credit card purchases only
>> or all of the above.
>>
>>
>>
>> My question
>> Are they doing this worldwide or just in the US?
>>
>>
>>
>> Greg Ro 
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From: "Rod Speed" <rod_speed@yahoo.com>
Newsgroups: misc.consumers,ba.consumers,misc.consumers.frugal-living
Subject: Re: Debit card question
Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 05:50:21 +1100
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