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Taking a loan against a credit card? Here’s what you must know

Summary: A loan against a credit card can be taken against the pending limit of your card. However, before applying for a personal loan on your credit card, you must evaluate its advantages, disadvantages, the applicable interest rate, tenure, etc.

27 Jul 2023 by Team FinFIRST
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A credit card can help you plan your monthly expenses efficiently. You can make payments even if you don't have the requisite finances in your bank account. But you can also take a loan against a credit card to tackle a financial emergency.

Yes. You heard it right. Most banks these days allow you to take a loan against a credit card to meet your short-term financial requirements. Here's what you need to know about this facility.

What is a credit card loan?
 

A loan against a credit card, or simply a credit card loan, is a personal loan that can be taken against a credit card's unutilised or pending limit. It is a short-term funding option available to credit card holders. You can repay a loan against your credit card in Equated Monthly Instalments (EMIs). The EMI amount is normally added to your monthly credit card bills.

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Features of a loan against a credit card
 

Below are the salient features of a personal loan on a credit card - 

· Interest rate –
 

The bank charges on these loans are usually lower than a normal personal loan. However, it varies from one lending institution to another.

· Loan amount –
 

 Since the loan is given against the unutilised limit of a credit card, the maximum loan amount cannot exceed the credit card limit. However, some banks allow you to get a loan over your credit card limit.

· Documents required – 
 

Most times, credit card loans are pre-approved. It means that you are not required to submit any additional documents to avail of it. The loan amount is directly transferred to your bank account within a few days of the application.

· Loan tenure –
 

 These loans are generally short-term loans with their tenures ranging between 6 and 24 months.

· Processing charge -

Banks may charge a processing fee for disbursing a loan against a credit card.

· Collateral –
 

These loans are unsecured. You don't require a guarantor or collateral to apply.

Are there any limitations of a credit card loan?
 

While there are several benefits of taking a credit card loan, there are a few drawbacks as well - 

· Your credit card limit may get blocked until you've repaid your loan EMIs

· Not all credit card holders are eligible to avail of this loan

· The interest rate can be higher than secured loans

· Late payment of EMIs can hamper your credit score

​​How to get a loan against a credit card?

You can apply for a credit card loan online or by phone. You can either visit your bank's website and log in to your NetBanking account or contact the customer care representative of your credit card provider.

Conclusion
 

A loan against a credit card can help you tackle your short-term financial requirements easily. However, you should apply for it only when there's a necessity. Metra Trust allows you to take a credit card loan at competitive interest rates. Metra Trust offers lifetime free credit cards with affordable interest rates starting from just 9% per annum. 

 


 

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The features, benefits and offers mentioned in the article are applicable as on the day of publication of this blog and is subject to change without notice. The contents herein are also subject to other product specific terms and conditions and any third party terms and conditions, as applicable. Please refer our website www.metratrust.com for latest updates.

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