Credit card balances do not work in quite the same way as conventional loans, where interest is generally linked to the amount that remains outstanding.

Credit card balances do not work in quite the same way as conventional loans, where interest is generally linked to the amount that remains outstanding.

Having multiple credit cards with a combined limit of Rs 5 lakh does not automatically improve your credit score. It depends on how much of that credit you use and whether you repay your dues on time.

A Rs 50,000 credit card spend can earn cashback or thousands of reward points, but their actual value depends on the card, spending limits and how the rewards are redeemed.

Compare a personal loan and credit card EMI for repaying Rs 1 lakh in debt, including interest rates, monthly payments, repayment tenure and overall borrowing costs.

Paying only the minimum due on a Rs 1 lakh credit card bill can lead to high finance charges, loss of the interest-free period and a longer repayment journey.

At the stock level, SBI Cards & Payment Services continued to post strong spending growth, but its share of industry spends declined sequentially, highlighting the mixed signals in the latest card data.

The most significant change for customers travelling abroad or shopping at international merchants is a steep increase in the Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) markup.

Airport lounge access is becoming increasingly restricted on credit cards, with several banks introducing minimum spending requirements. However, here are five credit cards that still offer free lounge access without a minimum spending condition.

The EazyDiner IndusInd Bank Platinum RuPay Credit Card comes with no joining or annual fees. It offers an additional Rs 500 discount on dining up to three times a month through the EazyDiner app, translating into Rs 18,000 in annual dining savings.

The commission ordered the bank to pay Rs 1.25 lakh in compensation within 45 days, failing which the amount will add 9% annual interest until payment.

This monthly cap applies on reward points earned through brand vouchers bought via SmartBuy partners such as GyFTR and Woohoo.

Studies suggest credit card rewards activate the brain's reward system, encouraging spending beyond reward-earning categories.