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                                October 18, 2017
                                
                                     •  5 Minute Read
                                
                            
                        
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                Despite the convenience and popularity of debit cards, banks have long warned against using them for online purchases. While many consumers dismiss this advice as overly neurotic, there are plenty of valid reasons to keep your debit cards offline.