Credit and debit cards are nearly tied in popularity among US credit card owners

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More than 42% of US credit card owners prefer using debit cards for most transactions. Credit cards hold only a slim edge, with over 45% favoring that payment method. It’s no surprise that just about 12% like to use cash, because, really, who still carries cash?

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