And this is why your credit card can be your smart wealth manager!
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Does your credit card always burn a hole in your pocket? Or it actually doubles up as a smart finance manager? BI India deciphers it for you and reveals how your credit card can help you manage your finances.
Record Keeping
Keeping a track of your expenses is a tedious job. But hang on! Your credit card actually does it for you. Check out your credit card statements, and you would know how much you have spent and where. In fact, some cards even provide year-end summaries that are a real help during tax times. So, throw away your old diaries and save your credit card bills for record keeping purposes.
Credit History
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Perks
Let’s admit, we Indians love perks and free benefits, and credit cards offer exactly that. Every time you make a purchase with your credit card, you can earn benefits like frequent flyers miles, reward points, cash back, free movie tickets and extra discounts. What’s more, loyal customers can also win prizes as big as a free air ticket or other gifts.
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SafetyAt a time when online frauds are so common, do you think shopping in cash is a safer option? You are wrong. While fraudulent transactions on your debit cards translate into instant loss of money, a similar transaction from your credit card doesn’t mean loss of money. If someone uses your credit card without your permission, you will instantly get an SMS notification, thus giving you the chance to raise an alarm, inform the bank and cancel the transaction.
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