Definition
A notification sent by your bank when a transaction occurs on your debit card, helping you monitor for unauthorized activity.
What to consider
- Set up alerts to monitor transactions on your debit card.
- Review alerts promptly to catch any unauthorized charges.
- Customize your alert settings to suit your spending habits.
Real world scenarios
- After receiving a debit alert on her phone, Chloe immediately checked her account to ensure there were no unauthorized transactions.
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