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National Consumer Protection Week, a coordinated campaign by government and non-profit entities, encourages consumers nationwide to protect themselves and make better informed decisions by taking advantage of available resources. As a steering committee member, the FDIC proudly presents:


A Quick Guide for Consumers on Credit, Debit, and Prepaid Cards
Consumers widely use credit, debit, and prepaid cards to pay for goods and services, but there are significant differences between these cards in how they work and the consumer protections provided for each card. Check out these differences in the Quick Guide.

Ten Things You Should Know about Debit, Credit, or Prepaid Cards
Here is a list of things you should know before using your credit, debit, or prepaid card.

Other Resources for Consumers
The FDIC has several publications and tools to help individuals and businesses with financial consumer issues.   These web sites are available year-round on FDIC.gov.



Last Updated 03/05/2012 Online Customer Assistance Form