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Can a moving company charge 5 percent interest for using a credit card?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes it depends on the company through which you are making the transaction. Dont use credit cards , always use debit cards.
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Can a credit card just raise interest to 29.99 percent without good cause?
Credit card companies can do what they like with interest rates. You are effectively borrowing money from the credit card company (they pay the store for the goods you buy) then you pay the card company back. They are entitled to charge for the service they provide. The interest they charge pays for the production of the cards, the offices, computer systems and staff - and the interest THEY pay on the money they are lending you !
Is it legal for a credit card company to charge 109.96 percent interest on a cash advance?
Credit card interest and fees are determined at the state level at present. Congress has passed a law which makes bait and switch tactics more difficult but legal interest ceilings are still a state matter.
Can a credit card company charge interest on interest?
No. A credit company can not charge you interest on top of interest. With that said if you have a balance of $1000 and the company charges you $20 interest for that month. Next month a new balance is created $1020 then the company can charge you interest on $1020.00 if you fail to pay the $20 interest at the minimum. Interest is a finance charge and so long it does go over 59.9 per cent it is legal even on closed accounts. This is called accrued interest. If your account is closed due to unforseen of financial circumstances contact the credit and work out a payment arrangement and request interest to be stop. Many creditors will do so if the amount is paid in a timely manner usual 6-9 months. Otherwise consumer proposal is an option.
Will you pay a higher interest rate on a poor credit loan?
Interest rates are directly tied to your credit history. The company making the loan needs to make money, so your poor credit record will cause them to charge you higher interest.
What is an exorbitant charge?
An exorbitant charge is the interest rate charged by just about every credit card company. Anywhere from 18 to 29 percent is usury. The banks do it all the time, and since they are joined at the hip with the politicians; it's perfectly legal.
Can a credit card just raise interest to 29.99 percent without good cause?
Credit card companies can do what they like with interest rates. You are effectively borrowing money from the credit card company (they pay the store for the goods you buy) then you pay the card company back. They are entitled to charge for the service they provide. The interest they charge pays for the production of the cards, the offices, computer systems and staff - and the interest THEY pay on the money they are lending you !
Is it legal for a credit card company to charge 109.96 percent interest on a cash advance?
Credit card interest and fees are determined at the state level at present. Congress has passed a law which makes bait and switch tactics more difficult but legal interest ceilings are still a state matter.
If a credit card account has been sold can the new company continue to charge interest?
in fact they do
Are there any class action lawsuits against a credit card agency for overcharging interest?
There are maximum interest rates that a credit card company can charge that are set by law, but no credit card company is going to charge more than that. They can raise your interest rate as set out in the terms and conditions they gave you when you applied for the card. Most credit cards have a default interest rate that was communicated to you when you opened the card, which is what they can charge you if you miss payments. It is also required to be put on your monthly statements. You can't sue the credit card company for raising your rates as defined uder the terms of the card.
What is the sale of merchandise by a company on its own credit card that may result in a debit to service charge expense?
credit to interest revenue
Can a credit card company charge interest on interest?
No. A credit company can not charge you interest on top of interest. With that said if you have a balance of $1000 and the company charges you $20 interest for that month. Next month a new balance is created $1020 then the company can charge you interest on $1020.00 if you fail to pay the $20 interest at the minimum. Interest is a finance charge and so long it does go over 59.9 per cent it is legal even on closed accounts. This is called accrued interest. If your account is closed due to unforseen of financial circumstances contact the credit and work out a payment arrangement and request interest to be stop. Many creditors will do so if the amount is paid in a timely manner usual 6-9 months. Otherwise consumer proposal is an option.
Can a credit card company charge over limit late fee's and interest rates on a cancelled card?
no
What is an exorbitant charge?
An exorbitant charge is the interest rate charged by just about every credit card company. Anywhere from 18 to 29 percent is usury. The banks do it all the time, and since they are joined at the hip with the politicians; it's perfectly legal.
Will you pay a higher interest rate on a poor credit loan?
Interest rates are directly tied to your credit history. The company making the loan needs to make money, so your poor credit record will cause them to charge you higher interest.
What is the average interest on a USA credit loan?
The average interest on a credit card in the USA is around 20 percent. Depending on how good your credit score is, you will get a better or worse interest rate. If you have very high interest rates but continue to pay your credit card on time the company may lower your interest rate.
All credit cards charge interest what can you do to reduce the costs of paying interest?
The easiest thing you can do to reduce the amount of interest you incur to your credit card is to pay the bill as soon as you get it. You can also try asking the credit card company to drop your rate.
What does 19.99 percent purchases mean on a credit card?
It means they charge you 19.99% interest annually. $1000 of average daily balance would cost you $199.90 in interest. You do not pay any interest on a credit card if it is paid of in full every month, but the moment you do not pay it off in full, they will charge you interest on every purchase from the day of purchase.
