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IRCTC SBI Platinum Card
Mumbai Metro SBI Card
Simply CLICK SBI Card
Simply SAVE SBI Card
Central SBI Select+ Card
Central SBI Select Card
SBI Advantage Platinum Card
Air India SBI Signature Credit Card
Air India SBI Platinum Card
Yatra SBI Card

Credit Card Can Be Used For Many Purposes Like Below

For Emergency Needs

For Fuel Felling

For Emergency Medical Treatment

For Online Booking

For Emergency Travel Requirement

For Restaurant

For Day to Day Shopping

For Improve Credit Score

State Bank of India IRCTC SBI Platinum Card Charges

IRCTC SBI Platinum Card

Mumbai Metro SBI Card

Simply CLICK SBI Card

Simply SAVE SBI Card

Central SBI Select+ Card

Central SBI Select Card

SBI Advantage Platinum Card

Air India SBI Signature Credit Card

Air India SBI Platinum Card

Yatra SBI Card

State Bank of India IRCTC SBI Platinum Card
Min Age
Max Age
Min Salary
Resident Status
Others
Please Find the Detailed State Bank of India IRCTC SBI Platinum Card Charges
TypeCharges
Joining Fee
Annual FeeAnnual fee for one time Rs. 500 & Renewal fee per annum Rs 300
Add-on Card Joining FeeNil
Add-on Card Annual FeeNil
Card Replacement Fee (lost or stolen or re -issue)Rs 100
Cash Payment FeeRs 100
Duplicate Statement FeeRs. 100 per statement that is more than 2 months old
Chargeslip Retrieval Fee or Copy Request FeeRs 225 per chargeslip
Outstation Cheque Fee
Mobile Alerts for Transactions
Hotlisting Charges
Balance Enquiry Charges
Finance Charges (Retail Purchases & Cash)Up to 3.35% per month accounting to 40.2% per annum from the date of withdrawal
Cash Withdrawal Fees
Overdue Penalty or Late Payment FeeNil for total amount due from Rs. 0 to Rs. 200 Rs. 100 for total amount due greater than Rs. 200 and
Over Limit Penalty2.5% of overlimit amount subject to a minimum of Rs. 500
Cheque return or dishonour Fee or Auto-debit Reversal2% of the payment amount, subject to a minimum of Rs. 350
Surcharge on purchase or cancellation of Railway TicketsRs. 30 + 2.5% of transaction amount
Foreign Currency Transaction FeeConversion mark up - 3.5%
Service Tax

State Bank of India Mumbai Metro SBI Card Charges

IRCTC SBI Platinum Card

Mumbai Metro SBI Card

Simply CLICK SBI Card

Simply SAVE SBI Card

Central SBI Select+ Card

Central SBI Select Card

SBI Advantage Platinum Card

Air India SBI Signature Credit Card

Air India SBI Platinum Card

Yatra SBI Card

State Bank of India Mumbai Metro SBI Card
Min Age
Max Age
Min Salary
Resident Status
Others
Please Find the Detailed State Bank of India Mumbai Metro SBI Card Charges
TypeCharges
Joining Fee
Annual FeeRs 499
Add-on Card Joining Fee
Add-on Card Annual FeeNil
Card Replacement Fee (lost or stolen or re -issue)Rs 100
Cash Payment FeeRs 100
Duplicate Statement FeeRs. 100 per statement that is more than 2 months old
Chargeslip Retrieval Fee or Copy Request FeeRs 225 per charge slip
Outstation Cheque Fee
Mobile Alerts for Transactions
Hotlisting Charges
Balance Enquiry Charges
Finance Charges (Retail Purchases & Cash)Up to 3.35% per month accounting to 40.2% per annum from the date of withdrawal
Cash Withdrawal Fees
Overdue Penalty or Late Payment FeeNil for total amount due from Rs. 0 to Rs. 200 Rs. 100 for total amount due greater than Rs. 200 and
Over Limit Penalty2.5% of overlimit amount subject to a minimum of Rs. 500
Cheque return or dishonour Fee or Auto-debit Reversal2% of the payment amount, subject to a minimum of Rs. 350
Surcharge on purchase or cancellation of Railway TicketsRs. 30 + 2.5% of transaction amount
Foreign Currency Transaction FeeConversion mark up - 3.5%
Service Tax

State Bank of India Simply CLICK SBI Card Charges

IRCTC SBI Platinum Card

Mumbai Metro SBI Card

Simply CLICK SBI Card

Simply SAVE SBI Card

Central SBI Select+ Card

Central SBI Select Card

SBI Advantage Platinum Card

Air India SBI Signature Credit Card

Air India SBI Platinum Card

Yatra SBI Card

State Bank of India Simply CLICK SBI Card
Min Age
Max Age
Min Salary
Resident Status
Others
Please Find the Detailed State Bank of India Simply CLICK SBI Card Charges
TypeCharges
Joining Fee
Annual FeeRs 499
Add-on Card Joining Fee
Add-on Card Annual FeeNil
Card Replacement Fee (lost or stolen or re -issue)Rs 100
Cash Payment FeeRs 100
Duplicate Statement FeeRs. 100 per statement that is more than 2 months old
Chargeslip Retrieval Fee or Copy Request FeeRs 225 per chargeslip
Outstation Cheque Fee
Mobile Alerts for Transactions
Hotlisting Charges
Balance Enquiry Charges
Finance Charges (Retail Purchases & Cash)Up to 3.35% per month accounting to 40.2% per annum from the date of withdrawal
Cash Withdrawal Fees
Overdue Penalty or Late Payment FeeNil for total amount due from Rs. 0 to Rs. 200 Rs. 100 for total amount due greater than Rs. 200 and
Over Limit Penalty2.5% of overlimit amount subject to a minimum of Rs. 500
Cheque return or dishonour Fee or Auto-debit Reversal2% of the payment amount, subject to a minimum of Rs. 350
Surcharge on purchase or cancellation of Railway TicketsRs. 30 + 2.5% of transaction amount
Foreign Currency Transaction FeeConversion mark up - 3.5%
Service Tax

State Bank of India Simply SAVE SBI Card Charges

IRCTC SBI Platinum Card

Mumbai Metro SBI Card

Simply CLICK SBI Card

Simply SAVE SBI Card

Central SBI Select+ Card

Central SBI Select Card

SBI Advantage Platinum Card

Air India SBI Signature Credit Card

Air India SBI Platinum Card

Yatra SBI Card

State Bank of India Simply SAVE SBI Card
Min Age
Max Age
Min Salary
Resident Status
Others
Please Find the Detailed State Bank of India Simply SAVE SBI Card Charges
TypeCharges
Joining Fee
Annual FeeRs 499
Add-on Card Joining Fee
Add-on Card Annual FeeNil
Card Replacement Fee (lost or stolen or re -issue)Rs 100
Cash Payment FeeRs 100
Duplicate Statement FeeRs. 100 per statement that is more than 2 months old
Chargeslip Retrieval Fee or Copy Request FeeRs 225 per charge slip
Outstation Cheque Fee
Mobile Alerts for Transactions
Hotlisting Charges
Balance Enquiry Charges
Finance Charges (Retail Purchases & Cash)Up to 3.35% per month accounting to 40.2% per annum from the date of withdrawal
Cash Withdrawal Fees
Overdue Penalty or Late Payment FeeNil for total amount due from Rs. 0 to Rs. 200 Rs. 100 for total amount due greater than Rs. 200 and
Over Limit Penalty2.5% of overlimit amount subject to a minimum of Rs. 500
Cheque return or dishonour Fee or Auto-debit Reversal2% of the payment amount, subject to a minimum of Rs. 350
Surcharge on purchase or cancellation of Railway TicketsRs. 30 + 2.5% of transaction amount
Foreign Currency Transaction FeeConversion mark up - 3.5%
Service Tax

State Bank of India Central SBI Select+ Card Charges

IRCTC SBI Platinum Card

Mumbai Metro SBI Card

Simply CLICK SBI Card

Simply SAVE SBI Card

Central SBI Select+ Card

Central SBI Select Card

SBI Advantage Platinum Card

Air India SBI Signature Credit Card

Air India SBI Platinum Card

Yatra SBI Card

State Bank of India Central SBI Select+ Card
Min Age
Max Age
Min Salary
Resident Status
Others
Please Find the Detailed State Bank of India Central SBI Select+ Card Charges
TypeCharges
Joining Fee
Annual FeeRs 2999
Add-on Card Joining Fee
Add-on Card Annual FeeNil
Card Replacement Fee (lost or stolen or re -issue)Rs 100
Cash Payment FeeRs 100
Duplicate Statement FeeRs. 100 per statement that is more than 2 months old
Chargeslip Retrieval Fee or Copy Request FeeRs 225 per chargeslip
Outstation Cheque Fee
Mobile Alerts for Transactions
Hotlisting Charges
Balance Enquiry Charges
Finance Charges (Retail Purchases & Cash)
Cash Withdrawal Fees
Overdue Penalty or Late Payment FeeNil for total amount due from Rs. 0 to Rs. 200 Rs. 100 for total amount due greater than Rs. 200 and
Over Limit Penalty2.5% of overlimit amount subject to a minimum of Rs. 500
Cheque return or dishonour Fee or Auto-debit Reversal2% of the payment amount, subject to a minimum of Rs. 350
Surcharge on purchase or cancellation of Railway TicketsRs. 30 + 2.5% of transaction amount
Foreign Currency Transaction FeeConversion mark up - 3.5%
Service Tax

State Bank of India Central SBI Select Card Charges

IRCTC SBI Platinum Card

Mumbai Metro SBI Card

Simply CLICK SBI Card

Simply SAVE SBI Card

Central SBI Select+ Card

Central SBI Select Card

SBI Advantage Platinum Card

Air India SBI Signature Credit Card

Air India SBI Platinum Card

Yatra SBI Card

State Bank of India Central SBI Select Card
Min Age
Max Age
Min Salary
Resident Status
Others
Please Find the Detailed State Bank of India Central SBI Select Card Charges
TypeCharges
Joining Fee
Annual FeeRs 750
Add-on Card Joining Fee
Add-on Card Annual FeeNil
Card Replacement Fee (lost or stolen or re -issue)Rs 100
Cash Payment FeeRs 100
Duplicate Statement FeeRs. 100 per statement that is more than 2 months old
Chargeslip Retrieval Fee or Copy Request FeeRs 225 per chargeslip
Outstation Cheque Fee
Mobile Alerts for Transactions
Hotlisting Charges
Balance Enquiry Charges
Finance Charges (Retail Purchases & Cash)
Cash Withdrawal Fees
Overdue Penalty or Late Payment FeeNil for total amount due from Rs. 0 to Rs. 200 Rs. 100 for total amount due greater than Rs. 200 and
Over Limit Penalty2.5% of overlimit amount subject to a minimum of Rs. 500
Cheque return or dishonour Fee or Auto-debit Reversal2% of the payment amount, subject to a minimum of Rs. 350
Surcharge on purchase or cancellation of Railway TicketsRs. 30 + 2.5% of transaction amount
Foreign Currency Transaction FeeConversion mark up - 3.5%
Service Tax

State Bank of India SBI Advantage Platinum Card Charges

IRCTC SBI Platinum Card

Mumbai Metro SBI Card

Simply CLICK SBI Card

Simply SAVE SBI Card

Central SBI Select+ Card

Central SBI Select Card

SBI Advantage Platinum Card

Air India SBI Signature Credit Card

Air India SBI Platinum Card

Yatra SBI Card

State Bank of India SBI Advantage Platinum Card
Min Age
Max Age
Min Salary
Resident Status
Others
Please Find the Detailed State Bank of India SBI Advantage Platinum Card Charges
TypeCharges
Joining Fee
Annual FeeRs 2999
Add-on Card Joining Fee
Add-on Card Annual FeeNil
Card Replacement Fee (lost or stolen or re -issue)Rs 100
Cash Payment FeeRs 100
Duplicate Statement FeeRs. 100 per statement that is more than 2 months old
Chargeslip Retrieval Fee or Copy Request FeeRs 225 per chargeslip
Outstation Cheque Fee
Mobile Alerts for Transactions
Hotlisting Charges
Balance Enquiry Charges
Finance Charges (Retail Purchases & Cash)Up to 2.50% per month, accounting to 30% per annum, from the date of transaction
Cash Withdrawal Fees
Overdue Penalty or Late Payment FeeNil for total amount due from Rs. 0 to Rs. 200 Rs. 100 for total amount due greater than Rs. 200 and
Over Limit Penalty2.5% of overlimit amount subject to a minimum of Rs. 500
Cheque return or dishonour Fee or Auto-debit Reversal2% of the payment amount, subject to a minimum of Rs. 350
Surcharge on purchase or cancellation of Railway TicketsRs. 30 + 2.5% of transaction amount
Foreign Currency Transaction FeeConversion mark up - 3.5%
Service Tax

State Bank of India Air India SBI Signature Credit Card Charges

IRCTC SBI Platinum Card

Mumbai Metro SBI Card

Simply CLICK SBI Card

Simply SAVE SBI Card

Central SBI Select+ Card

Central SBI Select Card

SBI Advantage Platinum Card

Air India SBI Signature Credit Card

Air India SBI Platinum Card

Yatra SBI Card

State Bank of India Air India SBI Signature Credit Card
Min Age
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Min Salary
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Others
Please Find the Detailed State Bank of India Air India SBI Signature Credit Card Charges
TypeCharges
Joining FeeFree
Annual FeeRs 4999
Add-on Card Joining Fee
Add-on Card Annual Fee
Card Replacement Fee (lost or stolen or re -issue)Rs 100
Cash Payment FeeRs 100
Duplicate Statement Fee
Chargeslip Retrieval Fee or Copy Request FeeRs 222 per chargeslip
Outstation Cheque Fee
Mobile Alerts for Transactions
Hotlisting Charges
Balance Enquiry Charges
Finance Charges (Retail Purchases & Cash)Up to 3.35% per month accounting to 40.2% per annum from the date of withdrawal
Cash Withdrawal Fees
Overdue Penalty or Late Payment FeeNil for total amount due from Rs. 0 to Rs. 200 Rs. 100 for total amount due greater than Rs. 200 and
Over Limit Penalty2.5% of overlimit amount subject to a minimum of Rs. 500
Cheque return or dishonour Fee or Auto-debit Reversal2% of the payment amount, subject to a minimum of Rs. 350
Surcharge on purchase or cancellation of Railway TicketsRs. 30 + 2.5% of transaction amount
Foreign Currency Transaction FeeConversion mark up - 3.5%
Service Tax

State Bank of India Air India SBI Platinum Card Charges

IRCTC SBI Platinum Card

Mumbai Metro SBI Card

Simply CLICK SBI Card

Simply SAVE SBI Card

Central SBI Select+ Card

Central SBI Select Card

SBI Advantage Platinum Card

Air India SBI Signature Credit Card

Air India SBI Platinum Card

Yatra SBI Card

State Bank of India Air India SBI Platinum Card
Min Age
Max Age
Min Salary
Resident Status
Others
Please Find the Detailed State Bank of India Air India SBI Platinum Card Charges
TypeCharges
Joining FeeFree
Annual FeeRs 1499
Add-on Card Joining FeeNil
Add-on Card Annual FeeNil
Card Replacement Fee (lost or stolen or re -issue)Rs 100
Cash Payment FeeRs 100
Duplicate Statement FeeRs. 100 per statement that is more than 2 months old
Chargeslip Retrieval Fee or Copy Request FeeRs 225 per chargeslip
Outstation Cheque Fee
Mobile Alerts for Transactions
Hotlisting Charges
Balance Enquiry Charges
Finance Charges (Retail Purchases & Cash)Up to 3.35% per month accounting to 40.2% per annum from the date of withdrawal
Cash Withdrawal Fees
Overdue Penalty or Late Payment FeeNil for total amount due from Rs. 0 to Rs. 200 Rs. 100 for total amount due greater than Rs. 200 and
Over Limit Penalty2.5% of overlimit amount subject to a minimum of Rs. 500
Cheque return or dishonour Fee or Auto-debit Reversal2% of the payment amount, subject to a minimum of Rs. 350
Surcharge on purchase or cancellation of Railway TicketsRs. 30 + 2.5% of transaction amount
Foreign Currency Transaction FeeConversion mark up - 3.5%
Service Tax

State Bank of India Yatra SBI Card Charges

IRCTC SBI Platinum Card

Mumbai Metro SBI Card

Simply CLICK SBI Card

Simply SAVE SBI Card

Central SBI Select+ Card

Central SBI Select Card

SBI Advantage Platinum Card

Air India SBI Signature Credit Card

Air India SBI Platinum Card

Yatra SBI Card

State Bank of India Yatra SBI Card
Min Age
Max Age
Min Salary
Resident Status
Others
Please Find the Detailed State Bank of India Yatra SBI Card Charges
TypeCharges
Joining Fee
Annual FeeRs 499
Add-on Card Joining FeeNil
Add-on Card Annual FeeNil
Card Replacement Fee (lost or stolen or re -issue)Rs 100
Cash Payment FeeRs 100
Duplicate Statement FeeRs. 100 per statement that is more than 2 months old
Chargeslip Retrieval Fee or Copy Request FeeRs 225 per chargeslip
Outstation Cheque Fee
Mobile Alerts for Transactions
Hotlisting Charges
Balance Enquiry Charges
Finance Charges (Retail Purchases & Cash)Up to 3.35% per month accounting to 40.2% per annum from the date of withdrawal
Cash Withdrawal Fees
Overdue Penalty or Late Payment FeeNil for total amount due from Rs. 0 to Rs. 200 Rs. 100 for total amount due greater than Rs. 200 and
Over Limit Penalty2.5% of overlimit amount subject to a minimum of Rs. 500
Cheque return or dishonour Fee or Auto-debit Reversal2% of the payment amount, subject to a minimum of Rs. 350
Surcharge on purchase or cancellation of Railway TicketsRs. 30 + 2.5% of transaction amount
Foreign Currency Transaction FeeConversion mark up - 3.5%
Service Tax

About State Bank of India

"State Bank of India (SBI) is the largest commercial bank in India in terms of assets, deposits, profits, branches, customers and employees.It is a government-owned corporation with its headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The origins of State Bank of India date back to 1806 when the Bank of Calcutta (later called the Bank of Bengal) was established. In 1921, the Bank of Bengal and two other banks (Bank of Madras and Bank of Bombay) were amalgamated to form the Imperial Bank of India. In 1955, the Reserve Bank of India acquired the controlling interests of the Imperial Bank of India. In the year 1955, the Government of India nationalized the Imperial Bank along with the Reserve Bank of India. Ever since that time, the bank acquired its present name that is SBI. The SBI group consists of SBI and five associate banks. The group has an extensive network; with over 20,000 plus branches in India and another 191 foreign offices spread over 36 countries across the world. As of 31st March 2015"

Highlights

“Most Admired Infrastructure Financier” Award by KPMG,

“Top Public Sector Bank under SME Financing” by Dun and Bradstreet

“Most Preferred Housing Loan” and “Most Preferred Bank” in the CNBC AWAAZ Consumer Awards

Best use of Technology in Financial Inclusion, 2014

Asia’s Best CSR Practices Award-2013- Singapore by CMO Asia

Asian BFSI Awards-2013,Dubai by Asian Leadership Awards

How credit cards work

When you apply for a credit card, you apply to borrow money from the card issuer, usually a bank. The issuer will look at your credit history before it accepts your application - and if you have a low credit score you could be refused credit. If you have good credit score and having satisfactory trade records, Banks Generally provides up to 5 times of your monthly Salary.

If all is well, the bank will set a credit limit, which is the maximum amount you can spend on the card. The card company will send you a statement every month, detailing the transactions on the card, plus the amount owing. It should also give the minimum payment and the payment due date.

Increased Spending As per research on the whole, credit card customers spend 2½ time more money than cash-carriers, making larger purchases that are as simple as upsizing their meal at a fast food restaurant.

More Frequent Purchases Because credit cards afford shoppers more flexibility, they go out and buy items as soon as they need them. Conversely, cash-only shoppers buy when their wallets are full — paydays and holidays.

Extraneous Purchases Businesses that receive credit and debit card payments, as opposed to cash-only establishments, reap the benefits of unintended purchases. Because credit card payers are not confined to what they have in their wallets, these buyers frequently purchase items on impulse — like that cute pair of shoes that are on sale.

Additional Credit Perks for Businesses - Knowing how varied payment options affect consumer behaviour, you may wonder how this translates to benefits for your business. Indeed, merchants experience a number of advantages when incorporating credit card payments into their business model.

Unexpected fees - Typically, you'll pay between 2 and 4 percent just to get the cash advance; also cash advances usually carry high interest rates.

Hidden costs - The interest rate is not the only cost of a credit card. A fee will be charged if you are late making your monthly payment, or miss it altogether. You'll also pay a penalty if you exceed your credit limit. So make sure you keep track of your spending and always pay your bill on time.

And don't be tempted to withdraw cash on your credit card. Most card firms charge a fee to withdraw cash from an ATM, typically about 2%. You will also start to rack up interest immediately as there is no interest-free period on cash withdrawals.

Credit Card Usage Guidelines

Clearly, there is a lot to know about credit cards, and it is not all bad. Here is a list of do's and don'ts that will help you maintain a good credit experience:

1. Make credit card payments on time::-
It is important to your overall financial health that you make your payments on time, every time. This means making payment on or before the due date and, sometimes, making payment before a specified time on the due date. Late payments will cost you money! Your interest rate will increase and your finance charges will go up. Many lenders have severe penalty pricing policies. If you miss one or more payments in a 6 or 12 month period, your interest rate can go as high as 27% or more.
2. Pay more than the minimum each month: :-
At the very least, you should make the minimum monthly payment indicated on your statement. Paying this amount will allow you to maintain a good credit history, but it will also keep you in debt longer. The minimum payment is usually 2% to 2.5% of the balance. Paying your balance off at this rate could take years, 30+ years in fact, depending on the balance and the interest rate. A good guideline for controlling your credit card debt is to avoid charging items that you cannot pay off in 3 months or less.
3. No Balance Transfer :-
Balance Transfer is a process of borrowing from one lender to pay another with no money actually coming from the cardholder. People frequently do balance transfer when they become overextended financially. They will get a cash advance from one card and use the funds to pay another card. Then, they will do the same thing the following month. Kiting is illegal and is a federal offense.
4. Track Your Spending :-
While credit card statements can be helpful to monitor your spending, it doesn’t mean there will never be mistakes. I always look closely at my credit card statements each month to make sure that I actually approved those charges. I’ve only had one charge that wasn’t supposed to be there in my entire life – but that is one more than I approved. Make sure to be diligent!
5. Pay Attention to Changes in Agreement::-
If you own a credit card, the credit card company will send you updates on the contract that you have with them. They have the right to change the terms of the agreement (within certain limitations) as long as they notify you of the changes.
6. Make Sure Annual Fee (if any) is worth it::-
Some credit cards have annual fees. While I generally avoid these credit cards, there are some that will be worth the fee to some specific people. For example, there are several credit cards with travel perks that have an annual fee. The benefits that these cards have are sometimes worth more than the annual fee. If you do choose to have a credit card with an annual fee, make sure to make sure the perks are worth what you paying in the annual fee.
7. Don’t Go for too many Credit Cards::-
Generally, people tend to apply more credit cards, even though sufficient cards in hand. For getting higher limits applying too many credit cards will disturb your billing cycle and will create confusion on repayment, which leads to affect your credit score. As per Industry Experts, A person suppose to have two cards with the highest card limit is 1.5 times of his monthly salary.
8. Enjoy reward Points::-
If you do use your credit card for every day purchases responsibly, make sure to enjoy the cash rewards. Taking the time to monitor your spending and be intentional with what card to use when takes a lot of work. You deserve to treat yourself for being persistent and using the rewards is a nice way.

Credit Card Do's Offline

  • 1. Sign your card(s) as soon as they arrive.
  • 2. Carry your cards separately from your wallet.
  • 3. Keep an eye on your card during the transaction, and get it back as quickly as possible. It is the only way to prevent "shoulder surfing" at ATMs.
  • 4. Ensure that you get your card back after every purchase.
  • 5. Open bills promptly and reconcile accounts monthly.
  • 6. Keep a record of your credit card(s) and account information together with the card issuer's contact information in a secure place.
  • 7. Check sales vouchers for the correct purchase amount before you sign them, and keep copies of your vouchers and ATM receipts.
  • 8. Check your billing statement and verify the amounts of your purchases at least once a month.
  • 9. Immediately correct all mistakes on your credit reports in writing. Send those letters Return Receipt Requested, and identify the problems item by item with a copy of the credit report and send them back to the credit reporting agency. You should hear from them within 30 days.
  • 10. Order your credit report at least twice a year. Review it carefully. If anything appears fraudulently, immediately place a fraud alert on your reports.
  • 11. Cancel all credit cards that you do not use or have not been used in 6 months. These can be very easily used by thieves.
  • 12. Cancel your stolen/lost credit cards as soon as possible. Get new ones, and use different PIN's from the previous ones.
  • 13. Avoid selecting a common or regular PIN for your credit card such as name , date of birth , telephone number, mother's maiden name, or a combination of all these.
  • 14. Keep a record of your conversations and correspondence.
  • 15. Contact the card issuer immediately if your credit card is lost or stolen.
  • 16. Report suspicious charges to the card issuer as soon as possible.

Credit Card Dont's Offline

  • 1. Do not lend your credit card(s) to anyone (even for friends).
  • 2. Do not leave cards or receipts lying around.
  • 3. Do not sign a blank receipt. When you sign a receipt, draw a line through any blank spaces above the
  • 4. Do not give out your account number over the phone unless you initiated the call or you're talking to a reputable company.
  • 5. Do not use Social Security number as ID numbers on payrolls or other documents.
  • 6. Do not write your credit card account number outside of envelops or on your checks.
  • 7. Do not write down your PIN or passwords. Memorize them.
  • 8. Do not disclose your PIN to anyone. No one from a financial institution, the police, or a merchant should ask for your PIN.
  • 9. Do not use the same PIN and passwords once you canceled/closed your accounts and want to open new ones.
  • 10. Do not put checks in your home mailbox. Mail theft is very common and your information can be easily compromised.

Credit Card Do's Online

  • 1. Make sure you are purchasing merchandise from genuine and reputable sources.
  • 2. Verify with other websites the person/company you are dealing with. Compare the prices and quality of products with other suppliers if you are offered an unexpected reasonable deal from an unknown salesperson. Check the seller's reputation. Many websites provide the buyers' feedback on sellers' business practice. This can help you find the sellers transaction history.
  • 3. Inquire about returns and warranties.
  • 4. Ensure yourself that the credit card transaction is secure. Watch the address bar at the top of the computer screen. When you are asked to provide financial account information, Social Security number, or other sensitive personal data, the letters at the beginning of the address will change to "https".
  • 5. Purchase merchandise directly from companies that hold the trademark or the official legal right to produce or sell a product.
  • 6. Send emails to the persons/organizations you are dealing with to see if they have an active email address. Pay attention to sellers who use free email services where credit cards aren't required to open the account.
  • 7. Be cautious when responding to profitable offers (especially through unsolicited emails).
  • 8. Be cautious when dealing with individuals/companies from outside your own country.
  • 9. Make sure you know who the company is and where it is physically located. Businesses taking place in cyberspace may be in another part of the country or in another part of the world. Resolving problems with unfamiliar companies can be more complicated in long-distance or cross-border transactions.
  • 10. Use only one credit card to purchase online. Also consider opening a credit card account for use only online in order to minimize the potential access an attacker may have to your credit card information. Keep a minimum credit line on the account to limit the amount of charges an attacker can get.
  • 11. Pay attention to the URL of a web site. Malicious web sites may look identical to legitimate ones, but the URL may use a variation in spelling, a different domain (e.g., .com vs. .net) or an IP address.
  • 12. Use new Personal Identification Numbers (PIN's) and passwords, if you are closing existing accounts and opening new ones.
  • 13. Memorize all your passwords and PIN's.
  • 14. Cancel all credit cards that you do not use or have not been used in 6 months. These can be easily used by thieves.
  • 15. Cancel your lost/stolen credit cards as soon as possible. Get new ones, and use different PIN's from the previous ones.
  • 16. Use anti-virus, firewalls, email filtering or email attachment blocking software.

Credit Card Dont's Online

  • 1. Do not respond to emails requesting for personal or financial information.
  • 2. Do not reveal financial or personal information about yourself in emails.
  • 3. Do not purchase merchandise unless you are certain you deal with reputable sources.
  • 4. Do not buy from sellers who don't hold the trademark or the official right to produce or sell a product.
  • 5. Do not give out your credit card number(s) online unless you are 100% sure you are dealing with a secure and reputable website. Sometimes an icon placed at the bottom of the page symbolizes a higher level of security. Still, this icon is not a guarantee of a secure site, but it might provide you some assurance.
  • 6. Do not trust a site just because it claims to be secure.
  • 7. Do not believe websites that tell you your financial or other sensitive information doesn't have to be encrypted.