Do you get money when you get a debit card?
Matthew Harrington
Updated on February 06, 2026
Debit cards let you get cash quickly. You can use your debit card at an automated teller machine, or ATM, to get money from your checking account. You also can get cash back when you use a debit card to buy something at a store.
What happens when you first get a debit card?
As a first-time debit card carrier, here’s what you should know. A debit card gives you 24/7 access to your checking account. When you use the card to pay for things or get cash, the money comes out of your account, so you can only spend, or withdraw, as much as you have in there.
How much money I got on my debit card?
One way to check your account balances (if you don’t have an online account or don’t want to go to the ATM or bank branch) is to simply call your bank. After providing the customer service representative with your account and PIN numbers, he or she should be able to let you know your current debit card balance.
Can a 14 year old have a debit card?
A child can typically get a debit card at 13 when a parent or legal guardian opens a joint teen checking account on their behalf. Teen checking accounts are typically available until the child turns 18.
Can I still use my debit card if I ordered a new one?
If you order a replacement Visa Debit card, you can still use your old card until you receive and activate your new card. When you get your new Visa Debit card, you should activate it immediately.
How much money do you need to get a debit card?
How Much Money Do You Need To Get A Debit Card? In most cases, banks will require a minimum opening deposit to open a checking account and receive a debit card. Depending on the financial institution, you should expect this to range between $25 and $500.
How to calculate debit card transaction fees for businesses?
The first step to comparing signature debit vs. pin debit transaction fees on tiered pricing is to calculate your signature debit cost using your business’s average sale amount as we did in the Interchange Plus Pricing Cost section above.
What are the fees for using a PIN debit card?
PIN debit transactions are routed through one of the various PIN debit networks (e.g., Interlink, Maestro, etc.), so they’re considered to be online transactions. You will be charged the applicable debit network fees for these types of transactions, not the interchange fees that credit card associations such as Mastercard and Visa charge.
How much does it cost to switch a debit card?
It’s worth noting, however, that PIN debit transactions also come with “switch fees” that range from $0.03 to $0.08 depending on the PIN network and merchant category. Okay, So How Do You Save Money on Debit Payments?