We hear about co-branded credit cards quite often. The banks have launched credit cards in tie-ups with retailers (Big Bazaar), e-tailers (Amazon and Flipkart) and airlines/cab/travel booking companies (Vistara, Ola, IRCTC). Zomato has a co-branded credit card with RBL bank. And I am sure there are many such co-branded products. The USP is: If you… Continue Reading
Do you shop on Amazon? If you do, you must have noticed this banner about Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card that keeps coming up? Or you must have noticed this card always comes in various payment offers on Amazon. Has this ever intrigued you? What is this card about? What are the benefits this… Continue Reading
Your bank calls you and offers to increase your credit card limit or upgrade you to a premium card. I am sure many of you have experienced this situation. A happy situation to be in. Usually, it is good to have a choice. Should you accept such an offer? Well, there is no black and… Continue Reading
Paytm has launched a feature where you can pay your house rent using your credit card. Usually, we pay house rent through cheques or direct bank transfers. No credit involved. The credit card feature is interesting. From Paytm’s perspective, this feature makes good sense. House rent payment is one of the biggest monthly recurring payments.… Continue Reading
House rent is one of the biggest non-discretionary expense in the monthly budget. How do you pay house rent? NEFT/IMPS transfer? Cheque? Cash? I believe, if you are reading this article, you are likely transferring rent directly to the owner’s bank account. Or you already own a house and there is no need to pay rent.… Continue Reading
Who does not like to get things for free? Credit card reward points is a case in point. Many of us accumulate huge reward point balances either due to inertia or wait to use those points in the best possible manner. If you belong to the this category of card holders, you need to appreciate… Continue Reading
You must make a purchase or spend some money, but you don’t have the money. If we leave out informal options like hand loans from friends and family, you must fund the expense through credit. Let’s assume the amount is not big enough for you to go through the pain of applying for a secured… Continue Reading
So, you want to close your credit card. The reasons for closing a credit card may be many. You already hold other cards that provide you sufficient credit limit and you do not need another card. Or you are paying an annual fee for the card that you don’t need. Or you are fed up… Continue Reading
There are typically three types of benefits that you get when you transact using a credit card. Upfront discount Cashbacks Reward points & miscellaneous benefits (fuel surcharge waiver, airline miles etc.) The benefits for spending on a credit card might take on many other forms too. However, I believe it will fall into one of… Continue Reading
You get a call from your bank. The executive tells you, “Since you are a privileged customer, we are offering you an upgrade on your existing credit card.” Such statements invariably massage your ego. Who does not want to be recognized as a privileged customer? In addition, you are getting better benefits and a higher… Continue Reading