Payment Methods Flashcards
what is a debit card?
A card allowing the holder to transfer money electronically from their bank account when making a purchase
debit card advantage
faster payments
no interest charges
debit card disadvantage
no credit allowed
have to have the money
limit to your balance
what is a credit card?
a credit card lets you borrow money from a bank or building society which you can use to purchase goods or services
credit card advantage
build a credit score
protection against card fraud
credit card disadvantage
easy to overspend
high interest rates
limit on what you spend
what is a cheque?
an order to pay the bank to pay a state sum
cheque advantage
more convenient than cash
payment can be stopped
cheque disadvantage
customers can stop payments
doesn’t guarantee payments
what is direct debit?
a financial transaction in which one person withdraws funds from another persons account, to go out in the same time every month week etc
direct debit advantage
safe and easy for paying bills
no risks for late payments
direct debit disadvantage
overpayments
interest on overdraws
what is a pre-paid card?
they are a reloadable card, you can add cash to them and top them up when funds run out (voucher)
pre-paid card advantage
safer than carrying cash
no worry about debt
pre-paid card disadvantage
fee to get the card
keep using it and topping it up