8/11/08

Advancements in the field of credit card repayment

credit card repayments can be done through Internet, phone, cheques or draft. The card users should take the safety concerns into account while making the repayment.

The plastic money has changed the spending pattern of the Indian youth. Loaded with pre-paid credit, the expenditure pattern of Indian youth is touching the sky. No doubt there is a significant growth in the disposable income. But credit cards are financial tools and need to be used judiciously. It is for the safety and benefit for the card user solely. There is also a tremendous growth in the use of a card on the Internet for online shopping. In such case, be careful and make sure that the website you provide information to is reputed and trust worthy. You should make sure that the information you provide is sent on a secure channel. It minimises the possibility of someone getting your card information and ordering the Benz that you'd always thought about.

You should report lost or stolen cards, without any late. Allowing anyone else to use your card may land you in the zone of adversities. Your card needs to be signed on the signature panel as soon as you receive it. If it is not signed, immediately contact the bank. You should not write down your PIN anywhere. Rather you should memorise it. Never forget to get your card back after every purchase. Checking the heck sales vouchers/charge slips including purchase amount when you sign them and keeping copies of sales vouchers and ATM receipts makes your credit card transaction safe. You should not give your credit card number over the phone or on the Internet, unless you are dealing with a reputable online trading company and have initiated the call yourself.

There are several processes through which you can make credit card repayment. You can deposit cash at any of the branches of the bank (from which you have taken the card) towards your credit card payment. The payment is reflected in your account within 24 hours. You should make your payment one day prior to the due date to avoid Late Payment Charges and Interest Charges. By making a cheque or draft favouring the concerned bank and dropping it at any of the Branches / ATM Locations / drop boxes of that bank makes your credit card payment successful. You can also pay online if you hold a savings account.

You may even make credit card repayment over phone if you hold a savings account. You have to call the phone banking number of the concerned bank. You can choose the number closest to you for avoiding unnecessary commuting. The repayment amount would take 2-3 working days to reflect in your credit card account. In order to avoid late payment charges and interest charges, you should call in advance. However phone repayment system is not present with all credit card providers of India. So at the time of going for a new word, you should make sure that phone repayment is available with that bank.

Online credit card is not a new form of credit card. Rather it signifies the online way of going for a new credit card. You can avail a card through online service as all the major banks are now offering the opportunity of online application. In this way, you have to fill the online application form and provide some details. Once you offer these details, the representative from the bank comes to you and fill ups the formalities. As soon as you fill the form and offer the necessary documents, the processing starts... Your plastic money is sent on your mailing address.

You can also make the credit card payment online and make the whole process hassle free.

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