Interest is calculated based on 1,000 yuan. The interest is calculated from the date when the repayment is due. Interest will be charged at a daily rate of 0.05% of the total amount of the monthly bill, and compound interest will be calculated monthly. Although the credit card bill of 1,000 yuan was returned to 999 yuan and the minimum repayment amount was paid (the minimum repayment amount is 10 bills of the consumption amount), although it does not affect the personal credit report, high interest will still be incurred.
Financial management strategy:
1. Control the number of credit cards and limit the amount
Once there are too many credit cards, it is easy to make mistakes in the repayment date of the card. Remember that the credit limit and other issues on that card are difficult to manage and can easily lead to late repayments and leave a bad record. Moreover, if you swipe multiple cards to earn points, the points will be too scattered, which is not conducive to redeeming gifts. Therefore, it is recommended that only 1 to 2 credit cards are enough.
2. Keep the credit card receipts
Most credit card holders do not care about the receipts and will not keep them. Most of them throw them away. This is a very bad habit. In fact, retaining credit card vouchers not only facilitates the monthly summary of consumption records to analyze and optimize consumption habits, but also helps improve the rationality and transparency of credit card consumption, so that the card can be swiped clearly. Moreover, many people do not set passwords on their credit cards, and carelessly discarding the credit card credentials may lead to credit card theft.
For security reasons, it is best to keep the credit card receipt after swiping the card to make yourself aware of it and develop good credit card financial management habits.
3. Reduce cash withdrawals
Credit cards have two functions: overdraft and cash withdrawal, but cash withdrawals require a certain percentage of handling fees, and even if you deposit your own money into it, you will be charged. Therefore, it is not cost-effective to use a credit card to withdraw cash or use it as a passbook.
4. Choose the right credit card
The choice of credit card is very important. Nowadays, many commercial institutions have bundled cooperation services with banks. For example, you can apply for a joint name between a department store and the corresponding bank. With a credit card, you can spend points here as a member and get discounts; or some cards can provide discounts at designated merchants, including dining, movies, towing services, etc. There are various categories, and you can choose freely according to your needs. Credit cards should be used wisely and chosen wisely.
5. Use your credit card as much as possible within the maximum limit for credit card consumption
Every credit card has a limit. If you use your card within this maximum limit, you are safe. So, within this controllable range, please swipe as many cards as possible. Because a credit card is like when you buy something, the bank will pay you first, so why not? Just pay it back to the bank on time on the repayment date. On the one hand, it is more convenient to consume, on the other hand, it can also accumulate credit, and the bank can also charge merchants fees from your card swiping amount, which is a win-win situation.
6. Don’t repay until the repayment date
Use the last repayment date to earn more interest. After all, the money is placed in your own account, and the interest generated is also yours, so Make full use of the opportunity of money in your hands to make it generate more money. In addition, if you are unable to repay due to some special reasons on the repayment date, please call the bank's credit card customer service hotline to explain the situation and request a delay in repayment. 1 to 2 days, usually this situation will be allowed.