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      • IMB Everyday Account

        IMB Everyday Account

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        IMB debit card review

        Customer service is great and staff are friendly

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          2. (Reviewed 2 days ago)

        I can't see anyone beating the IMB for products and service. There are no fees and charges other than a $1.60 fee for the plastic card management. I wouldn't be without it. IMB sure knows how to look after their customers       Full review 

        I can't see anyone beating the IMB for products and service. There are no fees and charges other than a $1.60 fee for the plastic card management. I wouldn't be without it. IMB sure knows how to look after their customers


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        IMB Everyday Account debit card review by William from New South Wales

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      • Bendigo Bank Ultimate Everyday Account

        • $0.00

          account fee

        • MasterCard Debit or
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        St George Express Freedom

        • $3.00

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        Bendigo Bank debit card review

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          2. (Reviewed 2 days ago)

        Debit cards are safe, you are only using your own money but still have spending power without the risk of carrying large amounts of cash with you. Too many people get into trouble by spending money they don't have and pay huge interest bills on cr...       Full review 

        Debit cards are safe, you are only using your own money but still have spending power without the risk of carrying large amounts of cash with you. Too many people get into trouble by spending money they don't have and pay huge interest bills on credit cards. Most of the time they are buying items they don't really need. Credit cards make it too easy.


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        Bendigo Bank debit card review by Alan from Victoria

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      • St George Express Freedom

        • $3.00

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        • Visa Debit or
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        Teachers Credit Union debit card review

        Glad my wife talked me in to changing to this bank

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          2. (Reviewed 2 days ago)

        Fairly low fees and charges compared to other banks, always very polite and helpful, very convenient debit card which made me get rid of that pesky credit card from another bank. Tons of ways to set up your accounts which helps with savings & bill...       Full review 

        Fairly low fees and charges compared to other banks, always very polite and helpful, very convenient debit card which made me get rid of that pesky credit card from another bank. Tons of ways to set up your accounts which helps with savings & bills. So when the time is right i will also be getting a home loan through this bank.


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        Teachers Credit Union Everyday Account debit card review by Rob from New South Wales

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    Debit card information

    If your looking for an alternative to credit cards, there's no need to look any further than a debit card. Debit cards provide all the convenience of a credit card but none of the debt. Unlike credit cards where you ‘borrow' money from the bank at a set interest rate, debit cards allow you to use your own money, so that you can use what you have in your bank account. Compared to an EFTPOS card, debit cards give you access to your own money when you travel overseas.

    Debit cards are available from major banks, regional banks and credit unions. On Mozo you can also check out debit card reviews from real customers, to see which debit cards Australians are rating as the best.

    Types of Debit Cards

    There are two types of debit cards on the market; Visa Debit Card or Mastercard Debit Card. Both the Visa Debit and Mastercard Debit have the same benefits and features, the real differences between them lie on a provider level (i.e. the banks). Choosing a card, comes down to what your bank provides and what special offers are attached to the different card.

    Credit vs Debit cards

    When comparing credit cards against debit cards, it comes down to a personal choice on whether you want to accumulate debt or want to spend what money you have in your account. Debit cards allow you to do everything a credit card would without the associated risk of falling into debt. There is also no credit rating risk associated with a debit card. However credit cards do have a benefit in accessing funds that aren't in your account and some allow you to receive reward points at numerous locations.

    Helpful calculators

    Debit cards are a great way of making sure you only spend money you have. If you need some extra help with working out how much you spend and how much you should have left over each month, try our handy budget calculator.

    Are you paying too litte or too much tax? Do a quick check with our income tax calculator. It will tell you what your net income should be after tax.

    Highest rated debit cards- as voted by the Mozo Community (rating out of 10)

    • 9.3

      ING DIRECT debit cards

      Overall rating: 9.3 (66 reviews)

      Last reviewed: 26 January 2012


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    • 8.6

      Greater Building Society debit cards

      Overall rating: 8.6 (35 reviews)

      Last reviewed: 25 January 2012


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    • 8.5

      Heritage Bank debit cards

      Overall rating: 8.5 (37 reviews)

      Last reviewed: 14 December 2011


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    • 8.3

      Bankwest debit cards

      Overall rating: 8.3 (90 reviews)

      Last reviewed: 02 February 2012


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    • 8.3

      Bank of Queensland debit cards

      Overall rating: 8.3 (42 reviews)

      Last reviewed: 25 January 2012


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