Rewards a mixed bunch

Though not as robust as reward programs on credit cards, debit card reward programs are still a good thing for those who use debit as an alternative to credit cards, cash or checks.
For example, the Citi ThankYou program awards one point for every $3 using a PIN and one point for every $2 spent for a signature transaction. The ThankYou program with the Citi Diamond Preferred Rewards Card gives five points for every dollar spent at grocery stores, gas stations and drugstores, and one point per dollar at every other type of retailer, including online and phone purchases.
Comerica Bank's World Perks travel rewards program has two tiers: For a $20 annual fee, cardholders earn one mile for every $2 spent, and for $55 annually, they earn one mile per dollar spent.
The variety of rewards is also broad. Washington Mutual's free checking account gives 3 cents on every purchase up to $250 per year. It also offers "WaMoola for Schools," which earns a point per purchase for the designated school. Points are converted to cash once a year and donated to the school.
Chase has three types of debit card awards. Debiters can earn miles with a Continental Airlines Banking Card (two tiers: $25 annual fee equals one mile for every $2 spent; $65 annual fee brings one mile per dollar) or a United Mileage Plus Check Card ($25 annual fee, one mile per $2 spent). Or they can sign up for free for Chase Visa Extras, which gives one point for every dollar spent on qualifying purchases.