A credit card is a useful tool, when managed judiciously but a lurking danger if you mismanage it. One of the first things you need to keep in mind, is read the term and conditions when you apply for a credit card. It could be a laborious process but something that has to be dealt… Read More »
The Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSI) have prescribed self regulatory norms through which credit card issuers have to treat their customers. Next time you apply for a credit card do remember to have these norms in mind and extract the best service from the provider.
In today’s always-connected world, the risk of Identity Theft is also rising. In this blog, I have made an attempt to let the readers know about this precarious crime. And share a few tips to reduce your risk of becoming an Identity Theft victim. These tips may help you to safeguard your finances, credit and… Read More »
Pankaj has been using credit cards for quite some time and his overall experience with these tools was amazing. One of the major reasons why credit cards worked for him was that he had spent a considerable amount of time in looking for the right card that suited his needs and budget. However, the road… Read More »
When used prudently, your 86×54 mm magic box (credit card) can do wonders for you. Fully loaded with rewards, credit card as a financial product, has turned out as personal favorite for many. You can draw maximum benefit from rewards program, if you use your credit card the right way. With the rising competition in… Read More »
Credit Card fraud can happen in a variety of ways ranging from from a low tech theft to a high tech hacking and may include risks like application fraud, lost/ stolen cards, account takeover, skimming, triangulation etc. You can protect yourself from becoming victim of a fraud by taking following precautions: 1) Keep a check… Read More »
There’s no doubt that credit cards are very convenient to carry and transact with, especially when one is on holiday and it is unsafe to carry a lot of cash or when one is shopping for expensive products. Often, individuals are offered credit cards with great schemes directly by the bank. However, when we set… Read More »
Credit cards that tell you “buy now, pay later” are a great convenience when your cash is stretched for purchases. However wise use of credit cards is very important for your financial health. A typical free credit period in India is 45-51 days.
Abhishek loves owning the latest gadgets and makes most of his purchases through his credit card. However, assumptions and myths surrounding credit cards made his life tough. Due to the wrong information he got about the use of credit cards, Abhishek ended up losing a lot of money as late payment fee or penalty. He,… Read More »
Rachita wanted to introduce her father to the marvels of a Smartphone by buying him one. The most affordable price she could get one cost Rs. 7,500. She decided to purchase the phone by redeeming the credit card points she had redeemed over the last two years. Rachita was not a compulsive shopper but preferred… Read More »