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Credit/Debit Cards Consumer Math 2012-2013
Overview • Differences between credit and debit cards • Best Uses • Fees with both • Best Credit Cards • Credit • What do you want?
Differences (Credit vs. Debit) Credit Cards • Born 1950’s • Borrowed Money • More likely to overspend • Companies want you to! APR • Federal protection from theft • Rewards • Build Credit Debit Cards • Born 1970’s • Linked to bank account • Less likely to overspend • Overdraft Protection (APR) • Vendors get your money immediately • Does not build credit
Debit Card Protection • With a stolen DEBITcard (or debit card number and PIN), you are protected as follows (source: Federal Reserve and Federal Trade Commission): • Loss is limited to $50 if reported within 2 business days • Loss is limited to $500 if reported between 2 business days and 60 days after statement is mailed out • Loss is unlimited if you fail to report theft after 60 days statement is mailed to you plus maximum overdraft line of credit, if any.
Best Uses (Credit vs. Debit) • Credit Card • Big Ticket $$ Item • Rent Hotel/Car (Blocking Debit Card) • Keep $$ in a high % savings account and pay on time • Debit Cards • If you struggle to pay bills on time • Never opt in for overdraft protection • Use PIN at ATMs (cover hand/buttons) • Don’t share PIN • Cash • Smaller Purchases (12-18% less than plastic)
Fees (Credit vs. Debit) • Debit • POS: Point of Sales Fee ($1) • Overdraft Fee • Credit • Annual Fee (Better Rewards/Protection) • Interest (if you don’t pay on time) • Vendor fee (3%)
Best Credit Cards • Requirements • Credit Score • Annual Fee • What do you want? • Low interest • Cash Back • Travel • Rewards • Security • http://www.creditcards.com/
Disputing a Charge • Retrace Your Steps • Call The Credit Card Company ASAP • Put In Writing • Keep On Paying • Follow-up
Cool Watches • HYT H1 Hydro Watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5642GUcy3O0 • Urwek UR-210 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jszvv8Mtqtc • Urwek UR-110 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQvKDsRIfp0 • Harry Winston Opus Eleven http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMA2CPUV_WA
Credit Card Payments • How Long to Pay Off with Minimum Payment http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcardcalculator/
Protection From Fraud • Fraud: obtain goods without paying, or to obtain unauthorized funds from an account • Name of card holder • Account Number • Expiration Date • Verification/CVV code
Penalties • The penalties for felony credit card theft or fraud are: • < $1,500 in theft = $500 - $4,000 Fine (Misdemeanors) • 6 months – 2 years prison (for theft of 5 stolen cards or a value up to $50) • 2 - 10 years for up to 10 cards or a $10,000 value • Up to 20 years for up to 50 cards or a $200,000 value • 5 to 99 years for 50 cards or a $200,000 value. • Each violation carries fines of up to $10,000. Any sentence may also include restitution.
Prevention Tips • Never let card out of sight – watch handlers! • Never click email links prompting you to check online/offline accounts • Payment websites should be https not http • Check monthly statements immediately and carefully • If you miss credit card bill, call company ASAP • Always shred old bills and cards • Notify CC company when you move • Don’t fall for update information scam • Never transmit CC information over e-mail