When the number on the card itself is compromised, regardless of whether your transaction was credit or debit, future transactions by the thief will put your mo

When the number on the card itself is compromised, regardless of whether your transaction was credit or debit, future transactions by the thief will put your money at risk (possibly for months) rather than the bank's money. Debit cards should be reserved for ATM use only. Not a perfect solution but unless you are going to swear off of ATMs as well, the best one can do in the US.