What is a Credit Card?

What is a Credit Card?

A credit card is a plastic card that lets you access a line of credit offered by a bank. The money you have available on the card is borrowed from the bank, and you have to pay it back over time or at the end of the month, depending on the terms. For example, you need...
What Do Banks Consider Before Giving a Loan?

What Do Banks Consider Before Giving a Loan?

A bank looks at 5 things when deciding whether or not to approve a loan, called the “Five C’s of Credit”: Credit History: This tells them how consistently you’ve made payments on any loans, credit cards, or mortgages in the past. Capacity: The...
What is a Debit Card?

What is a Debit Card?

A debit card is a plastic card that helps you quickly access the funds in your bank account through an ATM or by making purchases. A debit card is protected by a pin number that you have to enter when accessing your account through an ATM and sometimes when making a...
How Do I Increase My Credit Score?

How Do I Increase My Credit Score?

Pay your bills on time. Make frequent and consistent payments. Ask for a higher credit limit while keeping your balance the same. This shows you’re not using the full amount you’re approved for, which reflects responsible credit use. Fix errors on your...
Understanding a Credit Report

Understanding a Credit Report

Your credit report helps lenders (like banks and credit card companies) determine how likely you are to pay your monthly payments on time.   A credit report tells lenders: The loans or credit cards you have and how much you still owe. How consistent you are with...