to pay with a credit or debit card · to make a card payment
This expression is used when you're ready to pay for your purchases and the cashier asks how you'd like to pay, or when you're simply describing the act of paying with a card. It's a fundamental part of modern shopping! 💳
💡 **Fun Fact!** Back in the day, credit cards had a magnetic stripe that you'd 'swipe' through a machine. Even though many modern cards are now 'tapped' or 'inserted' (chip and PIN), the phrase 'swipe your card' is still commonly used to mean paying by card! So, don't be surprised if you hear it even when no actual swiping happens. 😉
Your friend just finished selecting groceries and is heading to the checkout. The cashier asks for payment. Which English expression describes how your friend will pay if they use a credit card? A. to count pennies B. to make it rain C. to swipe your card