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Credit card use up 17% in March
Bangladesh Bank data showed that transactions through credit cards increased to Tk 3,490 crore in March. Of the amount, Tk 2,985 crore was spent within the country while the remaining was spent abroad.
Credit card use slightly up
Customers spent Tk 2,678 crore in Jan this year, up from Tk 2,674 crore in Dec 2023
Credit card use slightly down
Credit card spending decreased in last November compared to the preceding month, according to BB
Credit card issuance creeps along
Credit card issuance by banks in Bangladesh witnessed slower growth in 2023 thanks to tightening of regulations by NBR
How to use credit cards the right way
Credit cards, a cornerstone of modern financial management, offer a convenient way to make purchases, build credit, and reap rewards. However, the path to maximising their benefits while maintaining financial health is nuanced, requiring strategic use and understanding. Here's a guide to the best practices for credit card usage, addressing the selection of the right card, management strategies, and the pros and cons of holding multiple cards.
Mighty dollar squeezes int’l purchases thru credit cards
The foreign exchange crisis in Bangladesh has dealt a blow to credit card users as the sharp appreciation of the US dollar against the taka has narrowed their scope for foreign purchases through cards.
Credit card spending hits four-month low
People spent Tk 2,312 crore in February, down by 8% from January’s Tk 2,506 crore
No interest rate cap on credit card loans: BB
Banks can now fix interest rate of their credit cards, Bangladesh Bank (BB) said today after allowing the lenders to charge up to 12 per cent interest on consumer credit.
Credit, Debit Cards: Swindling on the rise
A credit card holder of an international bank in Bangladesh got a phone call from her bank last week. She was asked if she had made two transactions that day of about $450 from Spain and New Jersey.
Credit card use up 17% in March
Bangladesh Bank data showed that transactions through credit cards increased to Tk 3,490 crore in March. Of the amount, Tk 2,985 crore was spent within the country while the remaining was spent abroad.
Credit card use slightly up
Customers spent Tk 2,678 crore in Jan this year, up from Tk 2,674 crore in Dec 2023
Credit card use slightly down
Credit card spending decreased in last November compared to the preceding month, according to BB
Credit card issuance creeps along
Credit card issuance by banks in Bangladesh witnessed slower growth in 2023 thanks to tightening of regulations by NBR
How to use credit cards the right way
Credit cards, a cornerstone of modern financial management, offer a convenient way to make purchases, build credit, and reap rewards. However, the path to maximising their benefits while maintaining financial health is nuanced, requiring strategic use and understanding. Here's a guide to the best practices for credit card usage, addressing the selection of the right card, management strategies, and the pros and cons of holding multiple cards.
Mighty dollar squeezes int’l purchases thru credit cards
The foreign exchange crisis in Bangladesh has dealt a blow to credit card users as the sharp appreciation of the US dollar against the taka has narrowed their scope for foreign purchases through cards.
Credit card spending hits four-month low
People spent Tk 2,312 crore in February, down by 8% from January’s Tk 2,506 crore
No interest rate cap on credit card loans: BB
Banks can now fix interest rate of their credit cards, Bangladesh Bank (BB) said today after allowing the lenders to charge up to 12 per cent interest on consumer credit.
Credit, Debit Cards: Swindling on the rise
A credit card holder of an international bank in Bangladesh got a phone call from her bank last week. She was asked if she had made two transactions that day of about $450 from Spain and New Jersey.
New StanChart credit card offers savings, cash backs
Standard Chartered launches a new credit card in Bangladesh which will provide customers a host of attractive benefits including savings and cash-backs.