Six compelling reasons to use your credit card. WARNING: reckless use of plastic can land you in a debt rap
While it is a convenient mode of payment, it is not an efficient way of borrowing. Repay your dues fully every month if you decide to use it
Avoid getting into a debt trap by using your credit judiciously. Anil Rego explains how
If the credit card is not used judiciously, it can cause havoc with one's personal finances, warns Sarbajeet K Sen.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced new rules for credit cards, applicable from July 1. "These directions cover the general and conduct regulations relating to credit, debit and co-branded cards which shall be read along with prudential, payment and technology & cyber security related directions applicable to credit, debit and co-branded cards, as issued by the Reserve Bank," the circular by RBI said. Business Standard culled out key rules from the list, and asked financial experts for advice on them, along with the thumb rules one needs to follow while using credit cards.
Want to spend more this festive season on your credit card? This is what it takes...
Unfortunately not everyone is aware of the pitfalls of owning a credit card.
If you're considering settlement as a solution to end your debt problems, take a step back and consider the risks associated with such settlements.
The Reserve Bank of India's latest data indicate that spending per card is rising steadily - something that consumers should worry about
Credit cards, if used properly, can be a great way to build one's CIBIL score.
Let the festivities and celebrations begin; get yourself a credit card this Onam. Shop with it, earn reward points, make your family happy but remember to never go overboard or miss your payments, says Rajiv Raj
Most people do not understand how minimum payments are calculated on credit cards and thus end up paying much more interest than they should to the card issuers.
If your loan was rejected because you had just 'settled' your outstanding dues and not 'closed' it altogether, then here's how you can get this loan approved.
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) new rules for credit and debit cards came into effect from October 1. These include tokenisation, one-time password (OTP) for activation after 30 days, written permission for enhancement of credit limit, and greater clarity on interest calculation.
The idea was that despite some defaults the high rates would assure good profits.
Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) reported encouraging results for Q4FY26 with improved asset quality and earnings, but analysts maintain a cautious near-term outlook due to geopolitical tensions, monsoon risks, and specific portfolio concerns.
Here's a quiz on credit card designed to test your basics. Take it!
Confused while reading your credit card bills? Here's help.
Here's how to get out of this situation without hurting your CIBIL score.
Here's your chance to find out if a credit card number is valid or not in three simple steps.
Banks have started charging customers for payment of credit card bills through cheque and so paying online makes more sense.
A primer on how to choose correctly between swiping your card and applying for a loan...
The Union finance ministry on Thursday issued a clarification on the changes in FEMA rules which brings overseas international credit card spending under the RBI's liberalised remittance scheme (LRS). Here's how it affects you.
Credit card is a powerful credit tool to help you tide over short term financial requirements.
Used prudently, plastic money is among the most useful, powerful and non-polluting kind of plastic invented. Be smart with it!
We asked readers to send in their opinion on the advantages and disadvantages of credit cards and debit cards. Here's what four GA readers have to say about the subject.
Credit card spending has hit a record high of Rs 1.4 lakh crore in May, the latest data from Reserver Bank of India showed. The total spending or outstanding dues on credit cards, which remained rang-bound throughout the year in the previous fiscal, have been rising by 5 per cent month on month this year. Similarly, the number of cards in use has also jumped by more than 5 million since January and crossed 87.4 million in the reporting month, making this also an all-time high in May, according to the RBI data.
We cut through the technical jargon and help you understand your credit card bill.
Though reward points should not be a primary concern while opting a credit card they do hold some monetary value. Be sure to redeem your points on time and make the best use of your card.
"With the leverage available, I believe the scheme remains reasonably attractive," said P D Singh, India and South Asia Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bank, regarding the Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) or FCNR (B) deposits.
Just like our older generation, you should realise that a penny saved now would come in handy when you need a penny.
and three times when you should actually use them
Credit card companies cannot employ illegal means to recover dues from you. If you are being harassed, this is what you should do.
The Reserve Bank has asked banks not to levy any late payment penalty on credit card customers till 3 days after due date.
'We are staying away from making forward-looking statements on when we will reach 1 trillion, etc. But growth will be rapid; it's only a matter of time.'
In an online chat with readers on October 14, Anil Rego answered their credit card queries.
