Cash Card

Cash Card
A cash card is a plastic card that enables customers of retail banks to obtain cash from automated teller machines (ATMs) using a personal identification number (PIN). Many cash cards also function as cheque cards and debit cards.
Cheque Card
A plastic card issued by a retail bank to its customers to guarantee cheques drawn on the customer's current account up to a specified limit. Cheque cards have largely been replaced by multifunctional cards which also function as cash and debit cards.
Debit Card
A plastic card issued by a bank or building society that allows customers to pay for goods or services at retail outlets by directly debiting their accounts using a telephone network.
Multifunctional Card
A multifunctional card is a versatile plastic card issued by banks or building societies, designed to perform multiple financial transactions such as debit card, cash card, and cheque card functions, facilitating easy access to various banking services using a personal identification number (PIN).
Smart Card
A plastic card embedded with a microprocessor that stores and updates information for purposes such as performing financial transactions and storing personal medical records.

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