Re: [Sheflug] Re: bounce

[Will Newton <nospam [at] misconception.org.uk>]

On Tue, 9 Jan 2001, Stephen J. Turnbull wrote:

>     ps> I must admit that I'd rather pay by direct debit - it's far
>     ps> easier to kill a DD if things go wrong.
>
> This is one of the many reasons why vendors prefer plastic.

Hmm, I think you are confusing debit and credit cards. Credit cards give
you a lot of protection.

> In the U.S., though, most banks now offer DD via the VISA/MC payment
> system.  Best of both worlds.

Don't see the distinction (other than higher interest rates). DDs are
pretty powerful if you know what you are entitled to. e.g. you can
retrospectively revoke a DD payment for up to a year later. Good banks
will make you aware of these things.


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