The true statement about debit cards is: When you use one, the money is taken directly from your bank account.
Here’s a brief overview of the other statements:
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"You can run up huge debts if you don’t pay the balance off quickly." - This is true for credit cards, not debit cards, as debit cards withdraw money directly from your bank account.
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"They usually charge a lower interest rate than credit cards." - Debit cards do not accrue interest since they draw from your bank account, unlike credit cards which charge interest on unpaid balances.
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"They are issued by networks such as Visa." - While it is true that many debit cards can be issued with Visa or Mastercard branding, it is not a defining characteristic of debit cards themselves.
Thus, the most accurate answer is about the direct withdrawal from your bank account.