Info regarding halifax debit card.

Vec85

Sorry if this is posted in the wrong area, I have currently switched my bank to halifax and am curious as to whether my debit card is offline or online. The first 4 digits are 4844. Thanks in advance.

dr_adidas01

Vec85 wrote: »

Sorry if this is posted in the wrong area, I have currently switched my bank to halifax and am curious as to whether my debit card is offline or online. The first 4 digits are 4844. Thanks in advance.

Isn't that a Visa electron card? I'm guessing you have an Easycash account.

So the answer to that will be its an online card only!!!!

c85

Vec85 wrote: »

Sorry if this is posted in the wrong area, I have currently switched my bank to halifax and am curious as to whether my debit card is offline or online. The first 4 digits are 4844. Thanks in advance.

what is this online / offline card difference? i have seen people mention it but unsure what is meant by it. thanks.

dr_adidas01

c85 wrote: »

what is this online / offline card difference? i have seen people mention it but unsure what is meant by it. thanks.

Online means it has to seek authorisation for every transaction that you make, meaning 9 times out of 10 it can't be used on Trains, Planes And Boats and some pay@pump petrol stations as these don't always have an online connection to check for available funds and will be declined.

If you have an offline card it can be used in the places that don't have an online connection i.e. Trains, Planes And Boats and some pay@pump petrol stations.

As to if you know if you have an offline or online card that depends on the bank account you have and whom you bank with.

If you have a basic account then 9 times out of 10 it will most certainly be an online only card.

c85

dr_adidas01 wrote: »

Online means it has to seek authorisation for every transaction that you make, meaning 9 times out of 10 it can't be used on Trains, Planes And Boats and some pay@pump petrol stations as these don't always have an online connection to check for available funds and will be declined.

If you have an offline card it can be used in the places that don't have an online connection i.e. Trains, Planes And Boats and some pay@pump petrol stations.

As to if you know if you have an offline or online card that depends on the bank account you have and whom you bank with.

If you have a basic account then 9 times out of 10 it will most certainly be an online only card.

i understand now, thankyou.