Friday, February 17, 2017

Credit Cards - How It Works

Credit cards have become a way of life and they give you an option that can be used to make purchases, complete balance transfers and cash advances that you can use to pay back the loan amount in the future. 

 When using a credit card, you must make at least the minimum payment every month by the due date on the balance as it lets you have a credit facility where the credit card provider allows you to borrow money from them. 

This enables you to spend up to an agreed credit limit and at the end of each month you are charged interest on your balance.

 You can spend money on credit and it can be done to a preset credit limit, which would differ from person to person.

While borrowing money through a credit card you enter into a contract; where you need to pay back the balance owed with interest charges.

 All credit cards charge interest rates and the balance on the credit card accrue interest each month. and it depends upon the purpose for which the cards is used and it must be noted that the interest rate is then added to the outstanding balance on the card.

The interest rate is determined by the type of Credit Card you hold and it is best to pay off the bill every month.

If you do not pay off any outstanding balance in full then interest will be charged and it gets backdated too with the result being that if you bought something at the start of the month you’ll be charged a whole month’s interest.

Credit cards have spending limits that are determined based on your credit rating which is also used this to determine your eligibility for a credit card. 

If you use your credit card judiciously, your credit score improves, thus making it easier to get a higher credit limit.

It is not advisable to use credit cards at automated teller machines [ATMs] to withdraw money as you will be charged for the transactions.

All credit cards charge interest on the outstanding balances made for purchases, balance transfers and cash advances.

One advantage of credit cards is the membership rewards that offer you rewards for shopping which can be exchanged for booking hotels, flight points and a variety of other rewards. 

Finally, the way you make use of the card, largely determines which card you select and one must also consider which card benefits meet your requirements.

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