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Told to pay Rs 27,000 credit card ‘dues’ after 17 years, man wins Rs 9,000 from HDFC

June 23, 2026 4:50 pm

The Faridkot consumer commission in Punjab noted that the complainant had allegedly surrendered the credit card issued by HDFC Bank in 2005.

Rewards, cashbacks, and other benefits have been curtailed across issuers.

Finding it difficult to maximise credit card benefits? Here’s why, and what lies ahead

May 28, 2026 7:49 pm

With credit card points, cashbacks, and other benefits such as airport lounge access being curtailed across the industry, the tiny fraction of Indians who chase these rewards are finding it increasingly difficult to maximise their gains.

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Aayushmaan Sethi loses Rs 87,000 in auto-debit subscription confusion; a cybersecurity expert shares what to watch out for

May 08, 2026 4:18 pm

Aayushmaan Sethi loses Rs 87,000 to a subscription error, highlighting the risks of digital trials.

The most common trigger for interest is not paying the total outstanding amount by the due date.

Credit Card Interest: When you pay it and when you don’t

January 20, 2026 3:04 pm

Cash withdrawals, or cash advance, using a credit card attract interest, right from when the withdrawal is made. There is no grace period, and banks also levy a cash withdrawal fee, making this one of the most expensive uses of a credit card.

Debt on Plastic: Credit card delinquencies surge 44% to Rs 33,886 crore amid rising consumer spending

July 28, 2025 5:20 am

These trends signal both short-term and long-term stress in the unsecured credit market, especially as consumers lean heavily on plastic for everyday and discretionary spending.

A woman from the US paid off $12K out of $23K credit card debt with the help of ChatGPT. (Image source: Representational image/ Unsplash)

'I stopped being afraid of my numbers': US woman pays off $12K credit card debt with ChatGPT's help

July 02, 2025 6:24 pm

Jennifer Allen, 35, used ChatGPT's suggestions and saved hundreds of dollars on groceries.

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One third of digital payments in India driven by credit cards and EMIs, says survey

April 13, 2025 8:01 am

These findings come amid tightening regulatory measures aimed at curbing rising consumer credit and growing household debt, which is increasingly fuelling consumption rather than asset creation.

Co-branded Credit Cards: Benefits, Features, and How They Work

April 07, 2025 1:51 pm

Some cards waive annual fees if you meet a spending limit while others provide early access to sales and exclusive brand offers.

Visa bids $100 million to replace Mastercard as Apple's new credit card partner

April 02, 2025 9:00 am

American Express is also vying for the Apple Card, while Apple explores new issuer options following its split from Goldman Sachs.

Deciding between a credit card EMI and a personal loan depends on your needs. If you want quick, hassle-free funds and your purchase qualifies for a no-cost EMI, go for a credit card EMI. (Representational Image)

Credit Card EMI vs. Personal Loan: Which is Better for Big Expenses?

March 20, 2025 12:39 pm

Credit card EMIs allow you to convert high-value credit card purchases into smaller monthly instalments. Instead of paying the full amount upfront, you can opt for EMIs that are deducted from your monthly credit limit over a tenure of 3 to 24 months.

CREDIT CARD VIDEOS

What we know about online shoppers in India: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

You can practically order anything off the internet these days. So how many of us actually do it? Take a look in today's News in Numbers. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i