A debit card allows you to make "cash-like" purchases, because your bank balance is reduced immediately each time your card is used.

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When you use a debit card, the funds are withdrawn from your bank account in real-time, unlike credit cards where a balance is accumulated that is required to be paid off at a later date. Therefore, the purchase made with a debit card can be considered to be as good as cash.

A Debit Card Allows You to Make "Cash-Like" Purchases, Because