Credit Cards

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bitchstewie

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51,804 posts

211 months

Monday 19th June 2023
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I haven't had a credit card for years as I just pay for stuff.

With interest rates now half-decent it makes sense to move some cash from the bank which pays sod all into an interest bearing account that pays a sensible rate.

If I do this there's a nagging concern that "something" might come up where even with an instant access savings account I can't get the funds transferred quickly enough so I had a quick check and I can get a credit card from my bank with around a £7K credit limit.

I don't really care about avios or rewards or anything like that so if I just wanted something for either daily purchases or expensive purchases where a credit card offers some protection or an unplanned expensive purchase is there much to be looking out for if the intention is it would always be paid off as soon as the bill lands?

All the comparison sites seem focused on people who need specific benefits like long 0% periods or rewards.

I just want something there that can be used like a debit card but gives a bit of time if the cash is in a savings account and a day away.

bitchstewie

Original Poster:

51,804 posts

211 months

Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Thanks both.

Anyone have anything to add or is this just confirming what I though which is for what I want to do they're all fine?

bitchstewie

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51,804 posts

211 months

Friday 7th July 2023
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Sorted.

£9K limit and 10% APR.

Not that the APR should matter given my use case but it's remarkable how much difference there is between cards yikes

bitchstewie

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51,804 posts

211 months

Saturday 27th April
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I wonder how this works with banks?

i.e. I have my credit card with my bank.

If I have a credit card limit of £10K and a bank balance of £10K but I have my credit card set to automatically pay in full each month and I spend £5K on the credit card does that really impact my credit rating when you'd hope the bank can work out I'm simply using the card for the built-in protection rather than because I need to?

Are they joining the dots?