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0 pointscarlosjobim2y ago0 comments

You perfectly illustrated why credit cards are better for customers. There is fraud protection, which you don't have with other payment methods.

Bank transfers and other direct methods are only an advantage for the seller and gives no advantage to the customer. That's why businesses that don't accept credit cards lose customers.

> You can't do that with credit cards.

Yes, you can. Stripe has same-day payouts, as do many more.

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withinboredom2y ago

Hmm. I think we are talking past each other. There isn’t a need for fraud protection because people can’t get access to your bank account. Bank accounts where I am aren’t like they are in the US.

Every time I login I have to verify my identity (or use faceid on my phone). The bank account is basically unhackable without my physical presence.

Thus using something like ideal, there’s no need for fraud protection because it makes damn sure it’s you and asks like 4 times that you are sure.

carlosjobimOP2y ago

Yes, we're talking past each other. What credit card fraud protection means is that if you purchased something and didn't receive your product, or didn't receive the product as specified, you will get your money back from the credit card company. If you purchase something with a bank transfer and you didn't receive the product you can call the bank, but they won't give you your money back. With credit cards you have some protection against being scammed.

withinboredom2y ago

Ah. That makes sense. Yeah, bank transfers aren’t really protected from that use case. Usually you just contact the merchant and have them refund you. I’ve never used a chargeback.

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withinboredom2y ago

Every time I login I have to verify my identity (or use faceid on my phone). The bank account is basically unhackable without my physical presence.

Thus using something like ideal, there’s no need for fraud protection because it makes damn sure it’s you and asks like 4 times that you are sure.

carlosjobimOP2y ago

withinboredom2y ago

Ah. That makes sense. Yeah, bank transfers aren’t really protected from that use case. Usually you just contact the merchant and have them refund you. I’ve never used a chargeback.

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