Can you make large payments with a debit card?

Your bank may have a limit on how much you can pay in a single transaction. The seller may also have a limit on how large a payment they will accept by card (because of the greater risk of fraud on card payments) - they may prefer a direct bank transfer for larger payments.



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In general, it never hurts to let your card issuer know about larger purchases ahead of time. If you don't, there won't be any major consequences; at most, the issuer may put a hold on the transaction until you verify by call or text.

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Yes, you can buy a car with a debit or credit card. But you won't be able to deal with every dealer, and even then, it'll depend on the cost of the car itself, among other things.

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Purchases you should avoid putting on your credit card
  • Mortgage or rent. ...
  • Household Bills/household Items. ...
  • Small indulgences or vacation. ...
  • Down payment, cash advances or balance transfers. ...
  • Medical bills. ...
  • Wedding. ...
  • Taxes. ...
  • Student Loans or tuition.


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