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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 12:53 pm
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JB5150
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Using a rewards debit card to avoid PayPal fee?

Hi Everyone,

I'm new here, so forgive me if this has already been discussed, but I didn't find any relevant threads, so here goes--

I am thinking about getting a rewards debit card (likely citi AA) to use with PayPal so that I can get points for paying my rent. I usually just write a check to my roommate for my half of rent expenses, but it looks like PayPal will allow you to send funds fee-free as long as they come from your bank account or debit card.

Does anyone have any experience with this? Would this qualify as a signature-type transaction for points (as opposed to a PIN transaction)?

Any advice is appreciated!!
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