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New Debit Card

heatherw_01
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I just got my new Debit card, but it isn't a Switch anymore, it is a Visa Debit Card.

If I buy online what do I select now instead of Switch?

Also, so I charged anything as it says Visa on it?
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  • omega27
    omega27 Posts: 260 Forumite
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    Choose 'VISA' if using it online, or if it has a Delta logo on the back choose 'VISA Delta'! No you're not charged anything if you're thinking of interest etc... as it's a Debit card, not a Credit card.
  • heatherw_01
    heatherw_01 Posts: 6,861 Ambassador
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    So even if I choose VISA, it still works like a switch card on my account statement?
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  • omega27
    omega27 Posts: 260 Forumite
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    I'd say yes, but which bank is it - seems strange to replace a Switch with a VISA debit?
  • student100
    student100 Posts: 1,059 Forumite
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    rjlawson wrote:
    I'd say yes, but which bank is it - seems strange to replace a Switch with a VISA debit?

    Probably Halifax, they are phasing out Switch and replacing with Visa Debit. There's no real difference, they are both debit cards and both accepted in the same places.

    Why are they doing it? Because sometimes even banks ditch and switch one company in favour of another.
    student100 hasn't been a student since 2007...
  • derrick
    derrick Posts: 7,424 Forumite
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    heatherw_01 wrote:
    So even if I choose VISA, it still works like a switch card on my account statement?

    also by having the Visa logo you are better protected than just having a debit card.
    see this article under Visa Mastercard
    Don`t steal - the Government doesn`t like the competition


  • heatherw_01
    heatherw_01 Posts: 6,861 Ambassador
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    Thanks all.

    I will choose Visa then if I buy online.

    Thanks again! :)
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  • Curry_Queen
    Curry_Queen Posts: 5,589 Forumite
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    Those who previously had a Solo card are now being replaced with Visa Electron, which is a pain when trying to use them at certain places online (Tesco, Argos & Iceland rrefuse them) and the main reason I switched from Halifax to LTSB a few months ago.
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  • Pat__3
    Pat__3 Posts: 2,880 Forumite
    Curry_Queen wrote:
    Those who previously had a Solo card are now being replaced with Visa Electron, which is a pain when trying to use them at certain places online (Tesco, Argos & Iceland rrefuse them) and the main reason I switched from Halifax to LTSB a few months ago.


    So does anyone know, where you cannot use the Visa Electron.:confused:

    Or does anyone know where tis information can be found.:)

    Thanks Pat.
  • margaret_3
    margaret_3 Posts: 1,123 Forumite
    Curry_Queen wrote:
    Those who previously had a Solo card are now being replaced with Visa Electron, which is a pain when trying to use them at certain places online (Tesco, Argos & Iceland rrefuse them) and the main reason I switched from Halifax to LTSB a few months ago.


    Oh dear! I know that Halifax and Bank of Scotland are partners and I've made an appointment to speak to someone at the B of S on Monday with a view to switching from the RBS. Does anyone know if the B of S issues this Visa Electron?
    Thanks
    Margaret
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