greetings!
I am a new student stuck with the postfinance card (at least till I get my permit and apply for a credit card, hopefully). Is the postfinance card any good for purposes other than withdrawing money from ATM, most importantly for online purchases?

thanks

The one you get if you do not have a working permit is only valid to withdraw money from Postfinance ATM.

When you get the permit you can ask to have the one that allows you to pay in shops.

For online purchase you need a normal credit card which you can get only with B permit.

Good luck!