Credit card spending dropped to 7-month low in February: What is in store for plastic money business? | Mint

Credit card spending dropped to 7-month low in February: What is in store for plastic money business? | Mint

Source: Live Mint Credit card spending in the country witnessed a seasonal decline in February 2025, registering a 9 per cent month-on-month (MoM) drop to ₹1,672 billion. This is the lowest registered figure, according to data provided by Asit C Mehta Investment Intermediates Ltd (ACMIIL). However, on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, card spending jumped 12…

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Overspending on credit cards? Here’s the psychology you need to understand | Mint

Overspending on credit cards? Here’s the psychology you need to understand | Mint

Source: Live Mint The increasing use of credit cards are a part and parcel of life now-a-days with the advantage of rewards, cashbacks etc., for everyday purchases. Credit cards, however, have a hidden psychological trick attached, which eventually, leads you to over-spend. You can manage your finances better if you understand the psychology of spending…

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Credit card rent payments: Is it a smart financial move or a risky choice? | Mint

Credit card rent payments: Is it a smart financial move or a risky choice? | Mint

Source: Live Mint While credit cards have made rent payments unattractive by levying charges on such expenses, there are several third-party apps that still offer the service by offering bonus points, cashbacks and gift vouchers. Rent payments to landlords through digital modes such as third-party apps, mobile wallets and credit cards surged during the Covid…

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