And all transactions will be subject to the usual charges.

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Besides the usual debit and credit functions, the Hainan card records medical insurance transactions and other social services.

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He forgoes the usual raft of consultants, modelers and lawyers that are involved in insurance transactions.

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While some consumers likely needed cash to replace transactions typically made with credit cards or debit cards, many people curtailed their usual activities.

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