Credit Cards Flashcards
A credit card allows you to borrow money up to a set _____.
limit
The _______ is what you currently owe on the card.
balance
The smallest amount you must pay each month is called the _______ payment.
minimum
If you donβt pay in full, you may be charged _______.
interest
Paying off your full balance within the _____ period helps you avoid interest.
grace
Using more than __% of your credit limit can hurt your credit score.
30
Using a credit card responsibly helps build your ______ score.
credit
The ____ _____ is the day your payment is due each month.
due date
Setting up __________ payments helps you avoid missed payments.
automatic
Credit cards can offer _______ like cash back or travel points.
rewards
A credit card can be useful in case of an __________ when cash isnβt available.
emergency
Always pay your balance in ____ each month.
full
Make your payments on ____ to avoid late fees and protect your score.
time
Try to use less than ___% of your total credit limit.
( ideally under __% )
30
10
Only spend what you can afford to ___ back.
pay
Set up __________ payments so you never miss a due date.
automatic
Check your monthly __________ for mistakes or fraud.
statement
Avoid opening too many _____ at once.
cards