What is a debit card?

[GlumyGuy]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #232 "Bank Terminology (2)", question 4

Almost all customers have a ......... card so they don't have to go into the bank to withdraw money. They can also use their cards to purchase goods in stores.

(a) export
(b) debit
(c) withdrawal
(d) loan

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #232 "Bank Terminology (2)", answer 4

Almost all customers have a debit card so they don't have to go into the bank to withdraw money. They can also use their cards to purchase goods in stores.

Correct answer: (b) debit
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What is a debit card ?

[Mister Micawber]

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Debit card: a card (usually plastic) that enables the holder to withdraw money or to have the cost of purchases charged directly to the holder's bank account.
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