{"id":853304,"date":"2020-05-08T12:25:30","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T16:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=853304"},"modified":"2025-10-02T17:23:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T21:23:26","slug":"debit-cards-work-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/debit-cards\/debit-cards-work-online","title":{"rendered":"How to use a debit card online"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  • You can only use Debit Mastercard, Visa Debit and Interac Debit cards to make purchases online.<\/li>\n
  • Make purchases just like you would with a credit card by entering your debit card\u2019s number, CVV and expiration date.<\/li>\n
  • Online debit card purchases are typically subject to the same safety features as a credit card.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n \n <\/div>\n

    Using a debit card to pay online is straightforward as long as you\u2019ve got the plastic handy and are comfortable making virtual transactions \u2014 though paying with a credit card may be safer.<\/p>

    How to use a debit card online<\/h3>

    When you\u2019re ready to buy something online, follow these steps to use your debit card to complete the purchase:<\/p>

    1. Select your payment method<\/h4>

    Go to your shopping cart and select \u201cdebit card\u201d as your payment method. If that\u2019s not an option, you can typically select \u201ccredit card\u201d instead. You may also need to indicate the type of branded debit card you\u2019ll be using, be it Mastercard or Visa Debit.<\/p>

    2. Enter your debit card details<\/h4>

    You\u2019ll typically need to enter:<\/p>

    • The 16-digit number on the front of your card<\/li>
    • The expiration date listed below the 16-digit number<\/li>
    • The CVV