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Debit-card transactions have nearly halved in 2 years. Do you need the card anymore?
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (585+ words) For years, opening a bank account has meant getting a debit card, which serves as an access point for cash withdrawals, in-store shopping and online payments. But with UPI simplifying everyday payments, bank customers might be paying annual fees for…...
HDFC Bank raises spend threshold for Infinia credit card, users flag sharp jump in fee waiver criteria
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (18+ words) Moneycontrol. com...
Does a debit card EMI mess with your credit score?
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (575+ words) Debit card EMIs have quietly become popular over the past couple of years. You don't need a credit card, the money comes straight from your bank account, and the checkout screen promises neat monthly payments. For many people, it feels…...
Chart of the Day: Is it time to retire the debit card?
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (81+ words) Debit card transactions are being cannibalised by UPI Chart of the Day: Is it time to retire the debit card? Debit card transactions are being cannibalised by UPI Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Who has a better story? AI or central bankers?...
Forex card vs credit card: How to spend smarter on foreign trips
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (485+ words) Every overseas payment has a price: the exchange rate, your bank's FX mark-up, and sometimes extra fees. Forex cards lock a rate when you load money, so costs are predictable. Credit cards are easier to use, but many add a…...
The credit card trap: How festive shopping spree can lead to debt
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (605+ words) Credit card transactions surged during India's festive season e-commerce boom, driven by extra discounts on card payments across platforms like Flipkart and Amazon, amid declining debit-card usage and slowing'UPI'growth. According to a Moneycontrol analysis of transaction data, credit card spending…...
GST 2. 0 makes shopping cheaper: 5 credit cards to unlock a double bonanza of savings and rewards
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (361+ words) With shopping lists growing longer this festive season, why just spend when you can spend smart? Credit cards offer reward points, cashbacks, exclusive deals, and make every swipe add value. From gifts to loved ones or treats to yourself, your…...
Is the IDFC first Ashva credit card truly travel-ready? 4 key benefits explored
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (411+ words) Low forex markup keeps your foreign expenses down Ashva Credit Card stands apart from the rest with a low foreign exchange markup of just 1% + GST, significantly lower than 3%3. 5% offered by other cards. For frequent international business or leisure travellers, this…...