ELI5 Credit vs Debit Cards - what’s the difference?

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What is the difference between swiping my bank card as a credit vs. a debit? Why do you need to use credit to get rewards points?  What role does Visa and Mastercard play in the process?
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ELI5 Credit vs Debit Cards - what’s the difference?

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