Debit cards from the Post Office

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Check it out, fill out the forms if you already have an account and presto: debit card.

You get a discount at local department stores. They said yes, it can be linked to Pay Pal.

[Taiwan_Student]

What stores accept debit cards in Taiwan? What net work is it on? I remember using a network that sounded like Master Card, Mastero I think, but my new cards and supermarkets since dropped that logo and service.

[trubadour]

can you use the card online/at amazon?

[Taiwan Luthiers]

It works anywhere visa/mastercard is accepted. You can use it online for amazon.com purchases as well as paypal and anyone else with a merchant account to accept credit cards.

[zyzzx]

It works anywhere visa/mastercard is accepted. You can use it online for amazon.com purchases as well as paypal and anyone else with a merchant account to accept credit cards.

Even on sites based outside of Taiwan? That would be great! I have a debit card from Huanan Bank, but since it can't be used internationally, they said that I can only use it online if the company/site is based in Taiwan...

[TheLostSwede]

Yeah, there are some funny credit cards here that says only for use in Taiwan, wtf is that all about?

[yuli]

This article answers some of the questions that have been posted here:
"Post office to offer Visa debit cards"
http://www.taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xitem=64672&CtNode=415

[headhonchoII]

It works anywhere visa/mastercard is accepted. You can use it online for amazon.com purchases as well as paypal and anyone else with a merchant account to accept credit cards.

Even on sites based outside of Taiwan? That would be great! I have a debit card from Huanan Bank, but since it can't be used internationally, they said that I can only use it online if the company/site is based in Taiwan...

You need to apply for the function to work overseas. In addition they don't issue pins which is a big problem if you want to use it to pay for something overseas!

[yuli]

You need to apply for the function to work overseas.

OK.

In addition they don't issue pins which is a big problem if you want to use it to pay for something overseas!

About the only time you need a PIN is when you want to use an ATM for a cash advance - in all other cases you can sign the slip.
So this card still looks like a good option for people who live in Taiwan and want to have a card they can use where they live and for internet shopping.

[cfimages]

It works anywhere visa/mastercard is accepted. You can use it online for amazon.com purchases as well as paypal and anyone else with a merchant account to accept credit cards.

Even on sites based outside of Taiwan? That would be great! I have a debit card from Huanan Bank, but since it can't be used internationally, they said that I can only use it online if the company/site is based in Taiwan...

You need to apply for the function to work overseas. In addition they don't issue pins which is a big problem if you want to use it to pay for something overseas!

I've got a Visa debit card from First Bank that works online in TW but not overseas. I can use it in ATM overseas no problem. The bank said that that is standard for most banks. Fortunately, Taishin Bank offer a proper debit card that works online anywhere, so I have that as well.