No, the person that told you this is a fool.
There are a number of credit card companies that offer cash advances to customers. One can get them from Citi credit cards, Commonwealth Bank Credit card and the HSBC Credit Card.
Many banks allow for cash advances on lines of credit, though I would caution against using the cash advance option. Cash advances are normally accompanied by high fees and extremely high interest rates, making them not a wise financial decision.
It depends on the credit card. Most of the time, cash advances are subject to a higher interest rate than purchases. Credit card interest rates are higher on cash advances. Check your card for specific details.
You file a complaint with the NCUA (National Credit Union Association) which governs Federal Credit Unions. It is run by the Federal Government. I recently had to go this route.
Credit card interst rates change daily. Typically Capital One has competitve rates on emergency cash advances.
I think that some examples that are of bad credit cash advances has to be the ones that you find on the internet. It really is bad over there, and you have to watch yourself.
Yes it is against the law, because by running someone's credit without permission is committing Fraud.
On average, the interest rates on credit card cash advances are about 4 to 6%. You can get an updated number at www.bankrate.com/brm/news/cc/20020814q.asp
No. as long as you pay back on time
Ideally, there would be no fees for cash advances and the same interest rate for all charges, both purchases and cash advances. (Some cards offer both of these features.)
-revolving credit -a credit limit -monthly statement -enable cash advances -minimum payment required -insurance offered
In fact, not all of credit unions can provide you with a loan, but there are definitely online lenders who offer cash advances to people with low credit score.