Debit Cards

Don’t Pay More for the Same Purchase

Merchants are adding surcharges for credit card transactions.  Why pay more for the same purchase?  With our debit card, you avoid the rising merchant fees.  Our debit card provides you with convenience, security, and control you need for everyday spending.

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Start Using Your Debit Card Sooner — No Physical Card Needed

You don’t have to wait for your debit card to arrive in the mail. You can activate your card directly in Digital Banking as soon as it’s available, so you can begin making purchases and setting up digital wallet payments right away.

New cards typically appear in online banking within 1–3 business days after being ordered.

 

What This Means for You:

• Skip the wait and start using your card without waiting for it to arrive in the mail
• Add your card to your digital wallet, set up recurring payments, and shop right away
• Quickly access and activate a replacement card if yours is lost or damaged

Learn how to activate your card in Digital Banking

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Manage Your Card with Ease

With our digital banking platform, managing your debit card is simpler than ever. Whether you need to schedule a travel notice, turn your card on/off, activate a card, or set up alerts, everything you need is just a click away.

• Set Travel Notices: Plan to travel? Notify us of your trip directly in digital banking to ensure seamless access to your funds while you’re away. 
  • Online Banking: Accounts Menu → Card Controls → Select Card Image → Travel Notices
  • Mobile App: More → Accounts Menu → Card Controls → Travel Notices 
• Turn Card On/Off: If you misplace your card or suspect unauthorized activity, instantly turn your card off for added security and turn it back on when you’re ready. 
  • Online Banking: Accounts Menu → Card Controls  → Toggle to Block/Unblock Card
  • Mobile App: More → Accounts Menu → Card Controls → Toggle to Block/Unblock Card
• Activate Your Debit Card Before It Arrives in the Mail: Activate your debit card quickly and securely through Digital Banking, so you can start using it as soon as it’s available.
  • Online Banking: Accounts Menu → Card Controls → Select Card Image → Activate Card
  • Mobile App: More → Accounts Menu → Card Controls → Activate Card
• Customizable Alerts: Receive instant notifications through email, text, and/or push for debit card purchases, withdrawals, deposits, low balance, transaction amounts, and much more. 
  • Online Banking: Tools Menu → Alerts
  • Mobile App: More → Tools Menu → Alerts

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Contactless Payments

Enjoy fast and secure payments with our contactless debit card. Simply tap to pay at any enabled merchant, making checkout quick and convenient.

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Digital Wallets

Our debit card is compatible with major digital wallets, giving you the flexibility to pay with just a tap of your phone. Link your card to Apple Pay or Google Pay to shop online or in-store without the need for your physical card.

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Additional Benefits of Your Debit Card

• Surcharge-Free ATM Access: Access your funds at thousands of surcharge-free ATMs. 
  • Plus, with direct deposit of at least $500 per month, or a youth account, we'll waive our $1 ATM transaction fee on your first 10 ATM withdrawals each month.
• Overdraft Protection Options: Opt in to Privilege Pay* through digital banking for ACH & checks and/or ATM and everyday debit card transations by selecting "Privilege Pay" from the Tools menu. There is a $29 fee every time Privilege Pay is accessed. Additional overdraft protection options are also available.
• Enhanced Security: Benefit from zero liability fraud protection for unauthorized transactions so you can shop with confidence. If your card is lost or stolen, immediately contact us:
  • Business hours: 301 586-3400 option #7 
  • After hours:  888 241-2510

*This service is not available for everyone. If you are eligible, it will automatically be added to your checking account(s). Market USA will normally pay overdrafts within Privilege Pay limits; however, payment by Market USA is a discretionary courtesy and not a right or obligation. We may refuse to pay an overdraft for you at any time even though we may have previously paid overdrafts for you. The Privilege Pay service may be withheld by Market USA at any time without prior notice reason or cause.

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Market USA Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with locations in Maryland and South Carolina as well as nationwide locations through the Shared Branch Network.