April 29, 2025 at 10:48 am

‘Your bank account is at risk.’ – Car Owner Said People Should Never Use Debit Cards To Fill Up Their Vehicles

by Matthew Gilligan

man in car wearing sunglasses

TikTok/@stevesaxton_

Is it safe to use your debit card when you pay for gas at a pump?

According to a TikTokker named Steve, the answer is NO.

He posted a video on the social media platform and shared why he thinks it’s a dangerous idea.

man talking about debit cards

TikTok/@stevesaxton_

Steve said, “In the event that someone clones your debit card, steals your card, puts a skimmer on a gas station pump, your bank account is at risk.”

man giving financial advice in his car

TikTok/@stevesaxton_

Steve added, “Only use your credit card for all your charges. Lunch, groceries, everything you buy, put it onto a credit card.”

man in his car wearing sunglasses

TikTok/@stevesaxton_

Check out the video.

@stevesaxton_

It’s simple. Stop using a debit card.

♬ original sound – SteveSaxton

Here’s what viewers had to say.

This TikTok user didn’t hold back.

Screenshot 2025 04 23 at 9.46.06 AM Your bank account is at risk.   Car Owner Said People Should Never Use Debit Cards To Fill Up Their Vehicles

Another individual chimed in.

Screenshot 2025 04 23 at 9.46.15 AM Your bank account is at risk.   Car Owner Said People Should Never Use Debit Cards To Fill Up Their Vehicles

And this TikTokker shared their thoughts.

Screenshot 2025 04 23 at 9.46.28 AM Your bank account is at risk.   Car Owner Said People Should Never Use Debit Cards To Fill Up Their Vehicles

This guy has pretty strong feelings about this!

Maybe he’s not wrong, though.

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