Credit cards are a very under-rated tool in the financial services industry. It is a tool that can reward you handsomely if used wisely for your day-to-day expenses. Credit cards range from beginners to luxury cards that can reward you handsomely. The rewards can range from cashbacks to flight tickets (from economy to first class). … Read more
Can banks charge you a joining fee even before your credit card is activated? They cannot as the credit card account will not be created unless the card is activated. With complaints about banks charging a joining fee even before the card is activated, unsolicited cards being issued and the undue delay in closing the … Read more
If you own a credit card, you can explore a number of offers given by banks. These include the offers at eateries and restaurants in your city and beyond. It is recommended to check these offers before they expire. These offers are given by the cards issued by almost all top banks such as HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak … Read more
Are you contemplating applying for a new credit card at a bank? It is definitely a smart thing to do but you should apprise yourself of its pros and cons, and importantly of its key characteristics. Here, we give a lowdown on the usage of a credit card, and its key features that will perhaps … Read more
Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which has emerged as the world’s most popular alternative payments method (APM), processed transactions to the tune of ₹80.8 lakh crore ($964 billion) in April-July 2024, a sharp 37% year-on-year (y-o-y) surge compared to the same timeframe the previous year. Transaction metrics and global comparison UPI processed a staggering 3729.1 transactions … Read more
The HDFC BizBlack Metal Edition Credit Card is a prestigious card that offers plenty of benefits tailored for business professionals and high-net-worth individuals. This credit card comes with 5X rewards on tax payments is an industry-first benefit and is a good beginning for the growth of business credit cards in India, a segment that’s under-served … Read more
Let us explore one such program, Accor Live Limitless (ALL) by Accor. We will discuss what is the ALL program and how credit card reward points can help you enjoy free hotel stays at Accor hotels during your family vacations. Also Read: 60% make rewards top priority in credit card choice, reveals survey What is … Read more
The increasing number of credit card frauds highlights the critical need for robust security measures in the financial industry. As technology advances, so do the methods used by cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities in payment systems. This rise in fraudulent activities underscores the necessity for financial institutions, businesses, and consumers to adopt comprehensive security strategies to … Read more
Credit cards offer rewards, cashbacks, and discounts on purchases. Timely payments can boost your credit score. However, not everyone qualifies for a credit card. The lack of a credit history or a poor credit score can prevent you from obtaining one. This is where secured credit cards come into play, bridging the gap for those … Read more
Improving your credit score is something that banks and NBFCs look favourably on, as it means that you are a responsible person fiscally and that lending to you would be safe. Experts give their advice on how to improve your credit score so that the (fiscal) sun shines down on you. Also Read: How can … Read more