Learn whether you still need a debit card in 2026 -- and why credit cards and mobile wallets may be safer and more rewarding.

Sophie Venz is a former Deputy Editor at Forbes Advisor. She is an experienced editor and features reporter, and has previously worked in the small business and start-up reporting space. Previously ...

Credit cards and debit cards look almost exactly alike but are actually quite different. Money you spend or withdraw using a debit card comes straight out of your bank account – you’re spending your ...

Debit and credit cards look the same, but they work differently. Further, those differences can affect your credit score, interest charges or rewards potential. Some people assume debit is safer than ...