Debit and credit cards may look the same. However, the major difference lies in the point in time when your purchases will be debited: credit cards grant you a credit line (with the duration of one months) and the amount of your expenses is debited at the end of the checking period. On the contrary, debit cards are bound to your bank account and your expenses will be immediately debited in the moment when you use your card.
Further differences consists in the costs of the cards and the creditworthiness required to apply for a card. You can read more on our dedicated section.