I immediately applied for a credit card when I got my first job maybe because I just want to feel that I’m no longer a student. But after two years, I applied for a new card and canceled my first card because I want to take advantage of the freebies like free shoes, watch and plane ticket.
If you are planning to apply for credit card, here are my credit card tips.
1. Choose the right credit card
If you are planning to apply for credit card, here are my credit card tips.
1. Choose the right credit card
Always remember to choose the right credit card according to your needs or wants. Credit card companies offer different credit cards that you can choose from. If you love to shop, choose the card that offers cash rebates. If you love to travel, choose the card that offers travel insurance or miles. If you are a parent, you can choose a card that offers rebates in grocery or bills payment.
After I got my first credit card, I always receive calls about a pre-approved credit card. I accepted some of them but I also canceled the card because I don’t want to pay an annual fee for something that I’m not using.
Now, I no longer accept pre-approved credit card because I’m happy with my current card. You don't need a lot of cards, one or two credit cards will do.
2. Be a good payer
After I got my first credit card, I always receive calls about a pre-approved credit card. I accepted some of them but I also canceled the card because I don’t want to pay an annual fee for something that I’m not using.
Now, I no longer accept pre-approved credit card because I’m happy with my current card. You don't need a lot of cards, one or two credit cards will do.
2. Be a good payer
Always be a good payer and be responsible in using your credit card if you don’t want to ruin your credit rating.
When I resigned from work, I immediately called my credit card company to cancel my other card (I have two) and the CSR asked me why? I told them that I have no work as of the moment blah! blah! blah!. CSR told me that I can no longer use my credit cards because I have no work, just give them a call if I have a new job so they could unblock my card.
At that moment, I hated myself for calling but I just told myself that I can apply for secured credit card. The following day, I received a call from the credit card company asking why I want to cancel my credit card and I told him the same thing but CSR told me that since I’m a good payer I can still use my card and he’s waiving the annual fee just don’t cancel the card.
Credit card companies also waive annual fee if you are a good payer. See what I mean, there are benefits for being a good payer.
3. Pay your due
When I resigned from work, I immediately called my credit card company to cancel my other card (I have two) and the CSR asked me why? I told them that I have no work as of the moment blah! blah! blah!. CSR told me that I can no longer use my credit cards because I have no work, just give them a call if I have a new job so they could unblock my card.
At that moment, I hated myself for calling but I just told myself that I can apply for secured credit card. The following day, I received a call from the credit card company asking why I want to cancel my credit card and I told him the same thing but CSR told me that since I’m a good payer I can still use my card and he’s waiving the annual fee just don’t cancel the card.
Credit card companies also waive annual fee if you are a good payer. See what I mean, there are benefits for being a good payer.
3. Pay your due
The most important thing is to pay your due on time so you can comfortably sleep at night knowing that you have paid your debts. Do not pay the minimum due to avoid the interest. Do not use the card if you know that you cannot pay the amount in full.
One thing that I don’t want to happen is to receive calls from debt collection agency or international debt collection agencies. It happened to me when my credit card was hacked.
One thing that I don’t want to happen is to receive calls from debt collection agency or international debt collection agencies. It happened to me when my credit card was hacked.
oh my, i didn't know that they actually cut your cut when you are already unemployed?? rude credit card companies! that's the time when you need the credit card most! heheh :)
ReplyDeleteYes, you can use that for emergencies.
DeleteI always pay my credit card bill in full at the end of the month. That way, I never charge more than I can pay. I don't want to make the banks any richer by paying interest :)
ReplyDeleteTrue, interest is so high.
Deletethanks for this post..
ReplyDelete