Convenience is important. However, many a times, we take it too far. Recently, I read you can use Rupay cards (debit/credit/prepaid) to make online payments without having to enter CVV. And if you have auto-read OTP feature enabled on your phone, the purchase becomes a breeze. So, you are on the Amazon/Flipkart app, you add… Continue Reading
ICICI Bank has launched an EMI facility for UPI payments under its ICICI PayLater product. With this, you can scan a UPI QR code from the UPI app and purchase using an instant EMI facility. So, you purchase an item worth Rs 15,000 and instantly convert this into 3 EMIs of say Rs 5,200 each.… Continue Reading
You do not pay any interest during the interest-free period on the credit card. But the bank cannot afford to lend you money for free. The bank must be compensated — two major ways and a few minor ways. High Interest on Unpaid Amount First, when you do not pay your bill on time, the… Continue Reading
RBI has once again extended the deadline of tokenization of credit cards from June 30 to September 30, 2022. The central bank has extended the deadline multiple times now. Tokenization of cards helps make your credit and debit card transactions more secure. But what is the need? It is common for us to store your… Continue Reading
You have heard of gold loans. You reach out to a bank or NBFC, pledge your gold/gold jewellery, and the bank sanctions you a loan. However, have you heard of a gold-backed credit card? I had not until I read about a gold backed credit card from Rupeek. How does it work? Simple. You pledge… Continue Reading
Ever tried to book railway tickets using a credit card? You would have quickly realized that you need to cough up 2% extra (1.8% + GST) to book your train ticket using a credit card. That’s a lot. For booking train tickets on IRCTC website, UPI and net banking are the cheapest modes. If you… Continue Reading
Buy now pay later (BNPL) schemes have become quite popular over the past year. While prominent retailers like Amazon and Flipkart have their own BNPL schemes, there are fintech players such as Simpl and LazyPay that you can use to make purchases across many platforms and merchants. Dhani One Freedom card is yet another Buy… 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
The Stand Up India scheme is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship at the grassroots sections of the society. The scheme was launched in 2015 to promote funding for green-field projects promoted by SC/ST/Women entrepreneurs. The scheme facilitates bank loans between Rs 10 lakhs and Rs 1 crore. Let’s find out more about the loan scheme. Stand up… Continue Reading
In this age of consumerism one is lost without a credit card. In developed countries, all retail lending by banks happens through credit cards. In India, banks have categorized retail lending into personal loans, loans for purchase of durable utility articles, vehicle loans, home improvement loans etc., and these are separate retail credit products distinct… Continue Reading