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Credit card fraudsters spare India

Credit card fraudsters spare India

Rediff.com18 May 2006

Days after Lalu's offer, comes Nitish's reply

Days after Lalu's offer, comes Nitish's reply

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday snubbed the Rashtriya Janata Dal, headed by his arch-rival Lalu Prasad Yadav, stating that he had forged alliances 'by mistake' with the opposition party which 'did nothing' while in power.

Loan on your credit card: Should you opt for it?

Loan on your credit card: Should you opt for it?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

Loan on credit card is similar to personal loans, but this is pre-approved, and it comes without the need for any documentation.

Paying transaction fees on your credit card?

Paying transaction fees on your credit card?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Do you think the merchant outlets charging transaction fees on your credit card is a fair practice? Have you ever put your foot down and refused to pay the 2-2.5 per cent transaction fees and yet managed to buy the goods that you wanted? What are your opinions and experiences in this regard? We would like to hear from you.

How CIBIL keeps an eye on your credit card usage

How CIBIL keeps an eye on your credit card usage

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

You may forget about your mistakes but CIBIL keeps an eye and maintains a record of each and every transaction right from your first credit card!

Delhi man cons 700 women on dating apps using Brazilian model's pic

Delhi man cons 700 women on dating apps using Brazilian model's pic

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Bisht used the fake profiles to connect with women aged between 18 and 30 years on various onlione dating platforms.

How to avoid late fees on credit card dues

How to avoid late fees on credit card dues

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

According to data provided by Bankbazaar.com, for most banks, late payment fees range from Rs 100 to Rs 1,000, depending on the dues.

HDFC to offer credit cards to non-customers

HDFC to offer credit cards to non-customers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Currently, customers outside the bank's existing client base account for 25 per cent of its card base.

4 smart hacks to use your credit card in the New Year

4 smart hacks to use your credit card in the New Year

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

If you are a compulsive credit card user and are at a loss about how to regulate your credit card spend, here is help at hand!

Travelling abroad? 5 handy credit cards tips for you

Travelling abroad? 5 handy credit cards tips for you

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

These will save you some money and lots of hassles.

The pros and cons of 'secured credit cards'

The pros and cons of 'secured credit cards'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Here's what's hot and what's not about a new option that banks have recently rolled out to meet your plastic money needs.

Don't borrow on your credit card! Here's why

Don't borrow on your credit card! Here's why

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

There are many reasons why taking an unsecured personal loan makes more sense than borrowing on your credit card.

No more credit card agony

No more credit card agony

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Haven't paid your credit card bill? Beware

Haven't paid your credit card bill? Beware

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Not paying your credit card bill, or not paying it on time, can reduce your credit rating when you apply for a loan.

Don't withdraw cash on your credit card

Don't withdraw cash on your credit card

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Harsh Roongta says cash withdrawal on cards incurs heavy fees (normally around 2 to 2.5% of the amount withdrwan) plus the interest on that amount also starts immediately - no free credit period.

Shop first, pay later -- without a credit card

Shop first, pay later -- without a credit card

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Today pay-later services are available for practically anything under the sun. And these include small purchases like clothes, gadgets, movie tickets, and even food.

9 reasons India's rising credit card debt should worry you

9 reasons India's rising credit card debt should worry you

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Next time you swipe, ask yourself, do you really need it or do you just want it?

TikTok has interfered in polls, including India: US senators

TikTok has interfered in polls, including India: US senators

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

US senators have alleged that TikTok, owned by the Chinese Communist Party, has interfered in elections of various countries, including India, and called for extending the deadline for a ban on the platform in the US. They applauded India's ban on the social media platform, citing concerns about Chinese propaganda and data harvesting. Lawmakers, including Democrats and Republicans, introduced legislation to delay the ban by 270 days, arguing it would allow for a more thorough review of the implications and potential alternatives to a ban. They also criticized the rushed nature of the ban and its potential impact on free speech and the livelihoods of American users.

Now, a credit card that talks to you!

Now, a credit card that talks to you!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Dynamics Inc is developing such cards - due to be introduced in the US later this year - which will have wafer-thin microprocessors and would run on batteries that can last up to three years.

HDFC Bank aims to offer 1 mn credit cards in 2014

HDFC Bank aims to offer 1 mn credit cards in 2014

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Lender had 5.12 mn cards - almost a third of the total number of credit cards in the industry - at the end of November, 2013.

SBI Cards is No.2 credit card co

SBI Cards is No.2 credit card co

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

SBI Cards is No.2 credit card co

Futuristic credit cards straight out of the X Files!

Futuristic credit cards straight out of the X Files!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Get set for a whole new range of credit cards. Plastic cards will be passe soon. They will be replaced by the next generation of credit cards, which is all set to make its debut!

6 checks to get the best credit card in town

6 checks to get the best credit card in town

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

While some cards look exactly the same and some sound too good to be true, picking the card to suit you is the most crucial factor. Here's a simple checklist to help you clear the confusion and get the best deal.

Here's how to use your credit card effectively

Here's how to use your credit card effectively

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

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.

Credit card debt: China's apex bank warns of risks

Credit card debt: China's apex bank warns of risks

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Credit cards debt 180 days past the due repayment date stood at 7.92 billion yuan ($1.19 billion) by the end of the third quarter, up 8.5 per cent from the second quarter, the People's Bank of China said.

4 golden rules to get higher credit card limit

4 golden rules to get higher credit card limit

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Warning: These tips are not for those who are already in a debt trap or struggling to meet expenses.

Use your credit card instead of cash this Karva Chauth

Use your credit card instead of cash this Karva Chauth

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Making purchases on your credit card can turn out to be a better idea. Here's why.

How to read your credit card statement

How to read your credit card statement

Rediff.com12 May 2014

The statement contains a lot of crucial information. Ignoring it can sometimes be perilous and may land you in deep financial trouble

RBI asks banks to up security for credit cards

RBI asks banks to up security for credit cards

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The Reserve Bank on Friday asked all banks to put in place additional security measures for credit card transactions based on Interactive Voice Response (IVR) by January 1, 2011.

Railways okay bank credit card as ID proof

Railways okay bank credit card as ID proof

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

In an yet another passenger-friendly move, the ministry of railways has decided to accept credit cards issued by banks with laminated photograph as proof of identity for traveling on e-tickets.

Cap credit card interest rates, says govt panel

Cap credit card interest rates, says govt panel

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Concerned over the exploitation of credit card holders, a parliamentary committee has suggested that the Reserve Bank of India should prescribe maximum interest rate that can be charged by banks from customers.

SBI launches contactless debit and credit cards

SBI launches contactless debit and credit cards

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Contactless card transactions can be up to three times faster than cash payments

SBI launches contactless debit and credit cards

SBI launches contactless debit and credit cards

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Contactless card transactions can be up to three times faster than cash payments

Actress in dock for stealing credit cards

Actress in dock for stealing credit cards

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

Shruti Bhagwe, (24), who is doing a role in the serial Kehna\n\nHai Kuch Mujhko, was arrested last week for stealing seven credit cards from her colleague Ashwin Kaur Singh and using them make purchases.\n\n

How to benefit from co-branded credit cards

How to benefit from co-branded credit cards

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

It's good news for those who fly frequently. They can avail of some interesting offers from their credit card companies, including co-branded airline cards, zero per cent interest on ticket repayments and even free tickets in a few cases.

Credit card cos prefer print to TV

Credit card cos prefer print to TV

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

11 credit card fees that you must know about

11 credit card fees that you must know about

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

There are various charges that come with a credit card usage let on alone the annual charges.

How To Maintain Your Credit Score

How To Maintain Your Credit Score

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Do not shop around for loans immediately after getting a secured credit card. Such loan enquiries can also pull down credit score, as they are treated as a sign of credit-hungry behaviour.

Indians among 18 charged in $200 mn credit card fraud

Indians among 18 charged in $200 mn credit card fraud

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Duped companies in the US and wired money to India and Pakistan.