There are plenty of situations where using a debit card has advantages over a credit card — from staying within budget to accessing cash with little to no fees.

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Debit or credit? We look into whether debit or credit cards offer better benefits for everyday purchases, including rewards, fraud protection and how to avoid interest charges.

Debit cards are easy and don't hit you with interest charges. But they have some downsides. When to use debit, and when to ...