Is A Debit Card A Checking Account?

Checking|Auto Loans|Mortgage|HELOC|Personal Loans|Credit Cards|MembershipIs a debit card a checking or savings account?A debit card is not a checking account, it is a card linked to a checking account. The primary difference between a debit and checking account is that a checking account holds money, whereas a debit card simply provides access to that money.Debit cards are convenient to have and can be used to withdraw money from an ATM, making online and in-store purchases. When using a debit card for in-store transactions you can receive cash back at the register.At Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal), we make opening a checking account easy!Call 866.287.6225 today to schedule a no-obligation consultation and learn about our mortgages, home equity lines of credit, auto loans, personal loans, checking and savings accounts, and other banking products. As a full-service financial institution, we look forward to helping you with all your banking needs.Get Started on Your Check...