Can i pay for my online purchases using debit?

It will vary from vendor-to-vendor.

I see that you're in Canada. Yes, you probably can. But, you'll have to pay in US Dollars.
 
goll, i think thats always going to be inevitable:)



spark, if your there, do you take debit?
 
From the other recent thread about credit (and debit) cards, I've noticed that Canadian debit cards are different from American debit cards. The latter are basically Visa/Mastercard/what-have-you cards which debit money directly from a bank account. So it's like a real credit card but without the credit aspect.

Canadian debit cards seem more like ATM cards, but with point-of-sale debit purchase capabilities not tied to a real credit card number like Visa/Mastercard/etc. Examples are Mondex, MAC, PLUS, or STAR debit payments. These tend to be accepted in very limited locations, and since it's a hassle to figure out the fees for each type of payment, most people just stick with credit card payments. I would be very surprised to see an online vendor supporting these kinds of payments.
 
I've been trying for a few years now. It's hopeless, Canadian debit cards cannot be used online yet. Maybe in a few years.
 
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