After China Merchants Bank's credit card is suspended within the time limit, it must first pay off the arrears as soon as possible. After paying off, call the China Merchants Bank Credit Card Center to apply for opening, and then wait for the approval of the Credit Card Center.
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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.
From 65438 to 0952, Franklin National Bank of California, as a financial institution, issued bank credit cards for the first time, becoming the first bank to issue credit cards.
1959, Bank of America issued an American bank card in California. Since then, many banks have joined the ranks of card-issuing banks. In the 1960s, bank credit cards were quickly welcomed by all walks of life and developed rapidly. Credit cards are popular not only in America, but also in Britain, Japan, Canada and European countries. Since 1970s, Hongkong, Taiwan Province, Singapore and Malaysia have also started to handle credit card business.