[pct-l] travelers checks - Debit Cards - Cautionary Note

[kdpo@pacbell.net (Ken & Marcia Powers)]

That is the beauty of the cards that Mags and I are talking about. They can
be used as an ATM card at a cash amchine, debit card against checking
account, or a Visa or Mastercard credit card. We used the one card all 3
ways on the trail in 2000.

Ken
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marshall Karon" <m_karon@hotmail.com>
To: <PCT-L@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 9:34 AM
Subject: RE: [pct-l] travelers checks - Debit Cards - Cautionary Note


> Another factor, it seemed easier to use a credit card than a debit card on
> the trail in 2000. Almost everyone took the credit card. Didn't see too
many
> cash machines on the trail.
>
>
> >From: Ronald Moak <ronm@fallingwater.com>
> >To: "'pmags@yahoo.com'" <pmags@yahoo.com>, Ken & Marcia Powers
> ><kdpo@pacbell.net>, PCT-L@mailman.backcountry.net
> >Subject: RE: [pct-l] travelers checks - Debit Cards - Cautionary Note
> >Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 08:26:57 -0800
> >
> >If you plan to take a debit card, simply remember that there is no
> >protection on your card. So if you put a bunch of money in it and someone
> >steals the account number. You have no protection against them draining
> >your
> >bank account.
> >
> >With a regular VISA / MasterCard you're not liable for purchases made
from
> >a
> >stolen cards. Plus the credit card companies track unusual purchase
> >patterns
> >and will notify you if they think the card has been stolen. The Bank
> >doesn't
> >care. It's your money!
> >
> >Personally I leave the Debit card at home. My monies too hard made.
> >
> >-Fallingwater
> >
> >
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