Credit card consumption is a non-cash transaction payment method, and there is no need to pay cash when spending, and repayment is made on the billing day.
Credit cards are divided into credit cards and quasi-credit cards. Credit card refers to a credit card in which the cardholder has a certain credit limit and can spend first and then repay. Quasi-credit card refers to a quasi-credit card in which the cardholder deposits a certain amount of reserve fund according to the regulations, and when the balance of the reserve fund account is insufficient to pay, it can be overdrawn within the prescribed credit limit. Credit cards generally refer to credit cards.
From the date of 202 1 1 1, the credit card overdraft interest rate is determined by the card issuer and the cardholder through independent negotiation, and the upper and lower limit management of the credit card overdraft interest rate is cancelled (the original upper limit is 0.7 times of the daily interest rate, and the lower limit is 0.7 times of the daily interest rate).
The earliest credit card appeared at the end of 19. From 65438 to 1980s, the so-called credit card was developed in British clothing industry, followed by tourism and business departments. However, at that time, the card could only be used for short-term commercial credit, and the money had to be paid back as needed. There was no long-term default and no credit line.
Credit cards are generally plastic cards with a special carrier, with a length of 85.60 mm, a width of 53.98 mm and a thickness of1mm. The name of the card issuer, the expiration date, the number and the name of the cardholder are printed on the front, and the chip, magnetic stripe and signature strip are printed on the back. Cardholders can use credit cards to shop, spend money and deposit and withdraw cash from banks.
It is said that one day in 1950s, Frank McNamara, an American businessman, entertained guests in a restaurant in new york. After eating, he found that he forgot his wallet and had to call his wife to bring cash to the restaurant. He was deeply embarrassed, so McNamara came up with the idea of establishing a credit card company. 1 In the spring of 950, McNamara and his friend Schneider jointly invested110,000 US dollars to set up the Diners Club, the predecessor of Diners Credit Card Company, in new york. Diners' Club provides members with a card that can prove their identity and ability to pay. With this card, members can spend money in 27 designated restaurants without paying cash. This is the earliest credit card. This kind of credit card, which does not need to be handled by a bank, belongs to commercial credit card.