Debit Card Controls

6 Ways

to Maintain Control Over Your Debit Card

The power is in your hands!

Debit Card Controls let you make the rules and take your account security to the next level.

Turn it off OFF

Gain peace of mind and prevent unauthorized transactions by turning your debit card off— instantly! While off, it can’t be used to make purchases or ATM withdrawals.

Set spend limits

Trying to curtail spending or have a child with debit card access to your account? Limit transactions over a specified dollar amount.

Travel (or stay put!) with confidence

If you’re not traveling, limit your debit card to U.S. purchases only. If you’re headed abroad in the future, you can instantly lift restrictions.

Say ‘no’ to certain merchant types

Set controls to off when you don’t want your debit card used at certain merchants, such as: gas stations, restaurants, grocery stores, and more.

Dictate purchase types BUY

Not a fan of online purchases?

No problem. Disable any transaction type you want, like online or mobile payments.

Get alerts

Get real-time notifications about your debit card’s activity. Customize alerts to be sent via email or text.

Learn more about General Electric Credit Union’s Debit Card Controls by visiting: gecreditunion.org/card-controls