From: "Glenn Meadows" 

I think they ARE issued by the banks, but carry the Visa logo for online
processing and management.

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Glenn M.


"Phil Payne"  wrote in message
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> > | There is the very great advantage over here that involving a credit
card
> > | company in a transaction makes them liable for it.  If the goods prove
to
> > | be faulty, your first redress is with the retailer.  But if you paid
by
> > | card, you also have redress against the credit card company.  It's a
very
> > | useful extra insurance for large purchases, especially holidays.
> >
> > Most debit cards are issued by credit card companies.  Mine is a VISA.
>
> In the USA.  Over here all debit cards are issues by banks.
>
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