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When you find a credit card with a low interest rate, rewards, zero maintenance fees and use it responsibly, it can do good things. In addition to establishing valuable credit history, it can also provide purchase protection that cash just won't. But, no matter how great your card performs, there are three features it likely offers that you may be better off to ignore. Convenience ChequesYou've probably gotten a blank cheque or two in the mail from your credit card company, touting benefits like "cash whenever you need it", and "a great way to cover larger expenses". Known as "convenience cheques", these are usually nothing more than a cash advance in disguise. And not only is the cash far from free, it's even more expensive than meets the eye. Interest rates on cash advances have always been hefty, reaching as high as 25 per cent in some cases. But overall costs on these transactions are climbing even higher as credit issuers seek to make profits in areas not affected by the 2010 credit card consumer protection laws. Not only are the interest rates rising, but many now come with minimum flat-fee charges, regardless of the transaction amount. On top of that, caps that were once in place to keep fees to a certain level have been removed. Another critical component that can make convenience cheques costly is the timing policy. In most cases, the meter starts running as soon as you use the cheque. So, where you can charge purchases on a credit card and avoid interest payments if you pay the balance in full during the grace period, there is no such option with a cash advance cheque. ATM WithdrawalsYou may have noticed that shortly after you open a credit card, the issuer makes certain to send you a nifty pin number, so that you can visit any ATM to withdraw cash with your credit card. After all, it's just like using a debit card to get cash from your account, right? Hardly. While the process may feel the same to you, it is far from the traditional act of withdrawing money. The reason to avoid credit card cash advances is generally common sense. If you need to pull cash from your credit card, the odds are pretty good that you don't have the actual cash flow available at the time of purchase. In turn, you'll pay interest on the money until you can pay off the purchase balance.But, even if you do intend to pay the balance in full and just need quick access to cash, using the ATM Pin with your credit card will cost far more than the amount you actually withdraw. Most credit cards charge a flat cash advance fee, regardless of the transaction amount. So, if you withdraw $20, you could be charged half of that, just for using the service offered by your creditor. On top of that, the institution who owns the ATM will take their cut and charge you for the use of their machine. Balance ProtectionAlso known as credit card insurance, this service is offered by credit card issuers to provide a safety net in the event of involuntary job loss, disability, critical illness or accidental death & dismemberment. For some it may be helpful, particularly if you could not maintain your minimum payments should one of the above happen. But, you do pay for this service based on the balance you carry. That said, it's important to bear in mind that the insurance doesn't cover your debt with the exception of credit life protection. It covers your minimum payments for the term of the contract. And thanks to compounding interest, if you do file a claim, your balance could actually be higher at the completion of the protection contract. The Bottom Line There are plenty of good credit cards out there, when used responsibly. But, it's important to understand the implications of the many features they offer so that you don't fall prey to unknowingly using services that could be costly.
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回复: Credit card features you shouldn't useBalance ProtectionAlso known as credit card insurance, this service is offered by credit card issuers to provide a safety net in the event of involuntary job loss, disability, critical illness or accidental death & dismemberment. For some it may be helpful, particularly if you could not maintain your minimum payments should one of the above happen. But, you do pay for this service based on the balance you carry. That said, it's important to bear in mind that the insurance doesn't cover your debt with the exception of credit life protection. It covers your minimum payments for the term of the contract. And thanks to compounding interest, if you do file a claim, your balance could actually be higher at the completion of the protection contract. 这个东西确实令人迷糊。
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反馈:自由云飞 2010-10-22#3 
16,266 $0.00 回复: Credit card features you shouldn't use买了Balance Protection，如果我失业了，但是有EI，也可以不付最后一个月的balance么？评论
===================Fight, Love, Make Mistake回复: Credit card features you shouldn't use原来在银行的甜言蜜语下办过Balance Protection，幸好一个月内就cancel了
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内事不决问老婆外事不决问Google原来在银行的甜言蜜语下办过Balance Protection，幸好一个月内就cancel了点击展开...我没有Cancel，也一直没有用那张卡。。。
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反馈:自由云飞 2010-10-24#6 
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29,083 $0.00 回复: Credit card features you shouldn't useCIBC的Aeroplan Gold Visa老是给寄check，俺每次都是看也不看，直接撕掉。因急用，曾经ATM取过现金，但当天就还上了，否则利息会很高的。评论
回复: Credit card features you shouldn't use这个帖好，所有要收费的信用卡服务我统统不要。。。那都是很深的坑，掉下去了不破你点皮你可上不来。
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小隐藏于山，大隐藏于室，无影藏于网路。。。这个帖好，所有要收费的信用卡服务我统统不要。。。那都是很深的坑，掉下去了不破你点皮你可上不来。点击展开...就是，天下没有免费的午餐
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回复: Credit card features you shouldn't useCIBC的Aeroplan Gold Visa老是给寄check，俺每次都是看也不看，直接撕掉。因急用，曾经ATM取过现金，但当天就还上了，否则利息会很高的。点击展开...当天就还，会损失多少呢？
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===================Fight, Love, Make Mistake回复: Credit card features you shouldn't use学习。。。
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赏 CIBC的Aeroplan Gold Visa老是给寄check，俺每次都是看也不看，直接撕掉。因急用，曾经ATM取过现金，但当天就还上了，否则利息会很高的。点击展开...这个check有什么用？我每次也都是撕了，真不低碳
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回复: Credit card features you shouldn't use这个check有什么用？我每次也都是撕了，真不低碳点击展开...也就是Cash Advance么？
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===================Fight, Love, Make Mistake也就是Cash Advance么？点击展开...名义上说利率很低，但实际上还是远远高于银行的利率，他们等于挖坑让你跳
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回复: Credit card features you shouldn't use根据俺目前拥有的信用卡种类来看，BMO的最好，因为网上转账，balance当时就显示出来了；反观TD的，要隔1-2个工作日才能反应出来。所以，最好申请开户行的信用卡，这样还账很方便。
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回复: Credit card features you shouldn't use名义上说利率很低，但实际上还是远远高于银行的利率，他们等于挖坑让你跳点击展开...多谢云飞的解释，让我看清了银行的阴险
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