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Credit Card
A payment card that allows the cardholder to borrow funds from the issuer to pay for purchases or withdraw cash.
More Details
A credit card is a type of financial product that allows you to borrow money from a lender in order to make purchases or withdraw cash. When someone uses a credit card, they are given a certain amount of credit, which is essentially a loan that they can use to make purchases or withdraw cash up to a certain limit.
Example
If you want to buy $60 worth of groceries but only have $10 on hand, you can use your credit card to pay for the purchase. This total will be paid back to the credit card company later when you pay your bill.
Related Terms
Bankruptcy
A legal process in which an individual or business has their assets liquidated or restructured in order to pay off creditors.
Beneficiary
A person or entity that is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a trust, insurance policy, or will.
Home Equity
The current market value of a homeowner's property minus any outstanding mortgages or liens on the property.