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What Is a Credit Card?

A credit card is a thin rectangular piece of plastic or metal issued by a bank or financial services company that allows cardholders to borrow funds with which to pay for goods and services with merchants that accept cards for payment. Credit cards impose the condition that cardholders pay back the borrowed money, plus any applicable interest, as well as any additional agreed-upon charges, either in full by the billing date or over time.

In addition to the standard credit line, the credit card issuer may also grant a separate cash line of credit (LOC) to cardholders, enabling them to borrow money in the form of cash advances that can be accessed through bank tellers, ATMs, or credit card convenience checks. Such cash advances typically have different terms, such as no grace period and higher interest rates, compared with those transactions that access the main credit line. Issuers customarily preset borrowing limits based on an individual’s credit rating. A vast majority of businesses let the customer make purchases with credit cards, which remain one of today’s most popular payment methodologies for buying consumer goods and services.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Credit cards are plastic or metal cards used to pay for items or services using credit.
Credit cards charge interest on the money spent.
Credit cards may be issued by stores, banks, or other financial institutions and often
offer perks like cash back, discounts, or reward miles.
Secured credit cards and debit cards offer options for those with little or bad credit.

Building Credit History with Credit Cards

When used responsibly, regular, non-secured, and secured cards can help consumers build a positive credit history while providing a way to make online purchases and eliminate the need to carry cash. Since both types of credit cards report payments and purchasing activity to the major credit agencies, cardholders who use their card responsibly can build strong credit scores and potentially extend their lines of credit and—in the case of secured cards—potentially upgrade to a regular credit card. Building good credit history is a combination of things—making regular, on-time payments, avoiding late payments, keeping credit utilization under your credit limit, and maintaining a low debt-to-income ratio. By making responsible purchases and paying them off in a timely manner, a credit score will rise, making a consumer more attractive to other lenders.