You can repay your credit card in advance before the bill is issued, but this kind of "early repayment" should actually be called "credit card overpayment". From a personal economic point of view, early repayment is not very cost-effective and is not recommended.

Credit card overpayment is equivalent to depositing the money originally stored in the debit card to the credit card in advance to repay the credit card bill. In this way, the credit card will directly deduct the money stored in the credit card after the payment is made and used to repay the credit card bill.

Normally, the order of credit card repayments is: first pay off the bills that have been issued, then pay off the outstanding bills. After all bills are paid off, the remaining balance becomes "credit card overpayment."

The next time you swipe your card for consumption, this part of the "overpayment" will be used by default. If "credit card overpayment" needs to be withdrawn from the credit card, "credit card cash withdrawal" must be made through the bank, and a certain handling fee will be charged for cash withdrawal.

Credit cards, also called credit cards, are credit certificates issued by commercial banks or credit card companies to consumers with qualified credit. It takes the form of a card with the name of the issuing bank, validity period, number, cardholder name and other contents printed on the front, and a magnetic stripe and signature strip on the back. Consumers holding credit cards can shop or consume at specially appointed commercial service departments, and then the bank will make settlements with merchants and cardholders. Cardholders can overdraft within the prescribed limit.

Main features

①Credit card is one of the fastest growing financial services today. It is an electronic currency that can replace traditional cash circulation to a certain extent;

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②Credit cards have both payment and credit functions. Cardholders can use it to purchase goods or enjoy services, and can also obtain certain loans from card issuers by using credit cards;

③Credit cards are high-tech products that integrate financial services and computer technology.

④Credit cards can reduce the use of cash;

⑤Credit cards can provide settlement services, facilitate shopping and consumption, and enhance a sense of security;

⑥Credit cards can simplify collection Reduce payment procedures and save social labor;

⑦Credit cards can promote product sales and stimulate social demand.

Financial Management Strategy

1. Control the number of credit cards and only have enough.

Once there are too many credit cards, it is easy to make mistakes or forget the repayment date of the card. Issues such as the credit limit of 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 and it 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. And many people do not set passwords on their credit cards. Discarding the credit card credentials at will may lead to theft of the credit card.

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 with banks. For example, you can apply for a joint credit card 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 own 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 the amount of your credit card, 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.