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Credit cards
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When I think about a credit card the first thought is coming to myself is the fact we need think about what it means and how to use a credit card and understand it a compromise with a company, and is not mean the holder of the credit card have extra money, when we apply for obtain a credit card we need to be aware about the commitment the card holder get.

It’s a line of credit design for the consumer can borrow money for payments or purchases in any establishment always the merchant accepts credits cards or have available POS.

A credit card can be use it in many ways, we can use a credit card to make our bill payments, purchase with the merchant always they accepts credit cards, and get cash from the ATM, however when the card holder get cash from the ATM most likely will received a withdraw fee. It also works to make purchases through the internet as well.

However own a credit card will means been responsible for the payments to the bank and know all about it, like due dates, due payment, the credit limit, and the interest rate in the credit card and that mean learn to use it and how to handle it. That information will be useful for any card holder because it let them know to take advantage of the credit card.

On the other hand we can advise about how we can get a credit card, they probably need go to their bank and apply for an unsecure loan it will be the technical name for that specific line of credit.

Some of the benefits you can take advantage with a credit card are; the card holder can use it internationally, avoid to carry cash.

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