Most likely the credit card company wrote off the debt. However it will show on your credit as a write off, and your credit is still negatively affected by this. You did not receive a get out of jail free card.
If a credit card account has an outstanding balance that is defaulted on, the account will not be closed. The account will be charged to profit and loss, or sent/sold/assigned to collections, either internal or external.
The closing process seeks to reduce the balance of each account that needs to be closed to zero; therefore, the closing entry must reverse whatever balance the account already has. This means that any (temporary) account that normally has a credit balance will be closed by posting a debit (and vice-versa). Revenue is an example of an account that must be closed with a debit, since it is normally a credit account.
If a credit card is closed it cannot have a balance. Just because you have stopped using the ard you cannot declare the account closed. If you owe even one penny, the account is open and the credit card company can 'report a 30 day late'
A debtor account may have a credit balance typically due to overpayments made by the customer, where they have paid more than the amount owed. This can also occur if there are adjustments, such as returns or discounts, that exceed the outstanding balance. Additionally, if a payment is received before an invoice is issued, it may result in a credit balance until the invoice is recorded.
If an account has a credit balance the customer must have overpaid on their account or a credit was issued by the company and posted to the customers account, resulting in a credit or negative balance.
If a credit card account has an outstanding balance that is defaulted on, the account will not be closed. The account will be charged to profit and loss, or sent/sold/assigned to collections, either internal or external.
The closing process seeks to reduce the balance of each account that needs to be closed to zero; therefore, the closing entry must reverse whatever balance the account already has. This means that any (temporary) account that normally has a credit balance will be closed by posting a debit (and vice-versa). Revenue is an example of an account that must be closed with a debit, since it is normally a credit account.
A balance transfer is the transfer of balance in an account or a credit card to another account.It also refers to transfer of outstanding balance from one credit card to another credit card.
If a credit card is closed it cannot have a balance. Just because you have stopped using the ard you cannot declare the account closed. If you owe even one penny, the account is open and the credit card company can 'report a 30 day late'
No, However it may be possible to pay off your debt with a credit card.
Because you may have changed the account to a savings :L
No
Yes, until the account balance is paid in full.
Debit Balance- means outstanding balance, meaning you need to pay it! Credit Balance- means you have over paid.
Yes. If you have no balance due or outstanding charges.
Yes. Closing a checking account when a credit card has outstanding balance shouldn't be a problem. The bank would expect payment on their card promptly on the due date irrespective of whether you have an account with them or not.
A closed account with a zero balance can positively impact your credit score, especially if it was paid on time. It demonstrates responsible credit management and contributes to your credit history length. However, if the account was closed by the creditor due to negative reasons, it might negatively affect your score. Overall, maintaining a mix of credit accounts and a positive payment history is key to a good credit score.