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Banks invade savings account to cover credit card debt

Did you know that When a credit card is issued based on an existing savings account, many banks have a ‘Right to Lien’ clause in their credit card agreements with their customers and that this clause allows the banks to... (Continue reading)

Foreign banks challenge ruling on interest rates for credit cards

A group of foreign banks have challenged a consumer court ruling on credit card interest rates, claiming that they are now free to decide interest rates for credit card users. Earlier a consumer court had restrained banks from charging interest... (Continue reading)

Dena Bank to re-launch credit card with SBI

Dena Bank has decided to enter into a tie-up with SBI to re-launch its credit card service.... (Continue reading)

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New rules from RBI to help Credit Card users

The RBI has set new rules for credit card issuing banks providing relief to credit card users in India. As per the new guidelines RBI has asked banks not to charge excessive interest rates on personal loans or credit cards.... (Continue reading)

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Indian Credit Card Interest Rates Unfair

Credit Card users in India have something to cheer about; the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled that banks charging interest rates in excess of 30% per annum is an unfair trade practice. Most banks in India charge between 35%-40%... (Continue reading)

RBI to launch credit card “IndiaPay” next year

Earlier a press release from Indian Bank’s Association had mentioned that they are working on a proposal to launch a payment gateway called “IndiaPay” and now the RBI says it launching a credit card called “IndiaPay”. Are these connected in... (Continue reading)

Mobile Phones as Credit Card?

Mobile Phones as Credit Card?

 The RBI today announced that it is working on formulating a plan to develop a mobile payment system. In other words, it means using your mobile as a credit card. The theory behind this thought is that there are 250... (Continue reading)

MasterCard sponsors IPL team Mumbai Indians

MasterCard sponsors IPL team Mumbai Indians

  Credit Card major MasterCard has joined the IPL band wagon by announcing itself as the founding sponsor of the Reliance Mumbai Indians team. MasterCard is celebrating its 25th year in India. With every major company wanting a piece of the IPL... (Continue reading)

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Credit card complaints on the rise in India

Credit card complaints on the rise in India

An RBI report put the total number of banking complaints at 38,638 in 2006-07 up 22% from 2005-06 which was at 31,732. The banking ombudsman’s scheme now also includes credit card complaints which may have lead to the increase in... (Continue reading)

LIC credit card launch still on by year-end

I had posted earlier that that LIC with its joint venture partner GE Money would launch its credit card operation by September. However, after various speculations on will they or wont they it looks like they finally will launch their... (Continue reading)

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