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Credit card charges pinching your wallet? Here's how to waive them and save big

With careful usage, punctual payments, and easy negotiation, you can waive off a majority of credit card charges and make the most of your savings.

credit card charges, credit card, / May 07, 2025 / 15:32 IST
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Credit cards provide unparalleled convenience and rewards — but if you're not watching, the fees can soon outpace the benefits. From annual charges to late payment fees and foreign transaction fees, the hidden charges can mount up fast. Fortunately, there are wise, practical ways to sidestep or even waive many of these fees. Here's how you can get your credit card working for you — not against you.

1. Request an annual fee waiver

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Most credit cards have an annual fee, particularly premium or rewards-based ones. But banks waive the fee if you spend a certain amount each year — and sometimes even without that. If you're a regular customer or have more than one product with the bank, simply call the customer care and ask for a waiver. Most users are amazed to see the fee reversed simply by asking.

2. Pay on time, every time