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Shutting a card may feel tidy, but it can quietly affect your credit profile in ways you didn’t expect.
Your credit card can quietly improve your credit score. Or it can quietly damage it. The difference is usually just a few habits.
Paying just the minimum due feels harmless. It rarely is.
One late payment may not ruin you forever, but it can hurt more than most people realise.
Linking your RuPay credit card to UPI can turn everyday QR payments into points and cashback, but only if you understand the rules.
Credit card loans offer a quick and paperless way to access short-term funds using your existing credit limit, with no fresh documentation or long waiting periods; making them ideal for emergencies or big purchases.
Visa credit cards offer a variety of lifestyle-driven rewards for shopping, travel, and entertainment. Applying online is quick and paperless, making Visa cards a smart choice for both everyday use and international travel.
Going over your credit limit is possible in some cases, but it’s rarely as harmless as it looks.
You don’t need luxury spending habits. You just need to stop wasting what you already earn.
Using a fixed deposit as collateral flips the risk equation and gives lenders a reason to say yes.
HDFC Bank rolls back proposed reward cut, confirms 5X points on HDFC Infinia Credit Card SmartBuy vouchers from January 16.
A credit card can be a useful tool or a long-term headache, depending on how you pick it and how you use it.
Borrowing against idle gold can sharply cut interest costs, if you know when it makes sense and when it doesn’t.
Card disputes are less about dramatic complaints and more about timing, paperwork and knowing which clock you are racing against.
Using a credit card for NPS may earn rewards but make sure that the fee, caps and uncertainty don't outweigh the benefits
US banks warn that President Donald Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates could limit credit availability, potentially harming families and small businesses, while Democrats question his consumer protection commitment.
A year of small, everyday decisions decides whether you end up with a strong 750+ credit score or spend years repairing the damage
Both plastic options promise convenience abroad, but the real difference shows up in exchange rates, hidden fees and how much control you keep over your travel budget.
A holiday should leave you with memories, not a pile of credit card stress waiting at home.
Shutting down a credit card often feels like a clean, responsible move, but it can quietly affect your credit score.
Moving debt to a lower-interest card can buy you time and money. Used casually, it can also keep you stuck in a loop of minimum payments and mounting stress.
Even when you never miss a payment, carrying unpaid credit card balances month after month can reduce how much home loan a bank is willing to offer—or block approval altogether.
The “interest-free period” is not a flat promise for everyone. It depends on your billing cycle timing, whether you paid the full amount last month, and what kind of transaction you made.
Many credit card users focus only on the due date. In reality, the statement date is just as important—and adjusting it can quietly give you more breathing room every month without costing you a rupee.
As credit card usage surges, simple hacks around timing, rewards, fees, and repayment can unlock far more everyday value.
