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Should you accept a credit card limit increase? Pros, cons and key factors

Credit card limit increase benefits include a lower credit utilisation ratio, an improved credit score, and greater financial flexibility, but key factors such as income, spending habits, interest rates and overspending or debt-trap risks should be considered before accepting.

2 min read31 Aug 2026
Money

Want free airport lounge access without spending more? 5 credit cards travellers can consider in August this year

Credit cards now offer valuable perks like complimentary airport lounge access, which is becoming harder to obtain for free due to banks tightening policies. However, some cards still provide unlimited access without spending thresholds. Check details

2 min read20 Aug 2026
Money

User claims ₹1,200 credit-card charge after 46-paise shortfall; bank responds, here’s what RBI rules say

A 46-paise shortfall on a credit-card bill has raised questions over how banks calculate interest and late-payment charges. Here’s what RBI rules say about unpaid balances, interest-free periods and late fees.

3 min read19 Aug 2026
Money

HSBC India offers zero forex markup on all credit cards — What this feature means for your travels abroad, explained

HSBC India is offering customers zero forex markup on all of its credit cards. We take a look at what this charge is, how it is calculated and explain what this could mean for the cost of your travels abroad.

2 min read18 Aug 2026
Money

Travel credit cards: The new winners after reward devaluations

Here is Mint'sannual ranking of the best travel-focused credit cards, taking into account not just reward rates but also recent devaluations.

8 min read9 Aug 2026
Money

How balanced credit mix improves credit score, boosts loan eligibility, say experts

A healthy credit mix can improve your credit profile by showing responsible borrowing behaviour. Here's how secured and unsecured loans, timely repayments and low credit utilization influence credit scores constructively and help borrowers access better financial opportunities.

3 min read27 Jul 2026
Industry

Increasing defaults, sub-prime risks: The limits to India's credit card boom

Only one in four Indians who has borrowed through the formal financial system has a credit card. But rising repayment stress and growing competition from other forms of consumer credit could keep that share from rising much further, or much faster.

5 min read26 Jul 2026
Money

Credit cards: A financial convenience or a debt trap? Experts explain how smart usage makes the difference

Credit cards offer convenience, rewards and credit-building opportunities, but only when used responsibly. Experts explain how timely repayments and disciplined spending can help individuals avoid debt, improve credit scores and maximise financial benefits while reducing borrowing risks.

3 min read26 Jul 2026
Money

UPI vs Credit Cards: Experts explain how to choose right payment method for everyday spending

UPI and credit cards each offer unique advantages for everyday payments. Here are the key differences, benefits, rewards, credit score impact, and practical tips for choosing the right payment method for daily spending, budgeting and long-term financial planning in India.

3 min read14 Jul 2026
Money

UPI and personal loans are replacing credit cards in Indians' wallets: CIBIL

Credit card penetration in India remains low, with only 5.2 crore holders, representing 25% of the credit-active population. While usage is rising, first-time borrowers account for just 8% of new credit card issuances

1 min read8 Jul 2026