Do you have a credit card of your own?

Philippines
June 26, 2009 2:49am CST
Do you have a credit card? How often do you use it? Who pays for the bill? Are you thankful owning a credit card or you regret having it? In my case, sometimes i regretted having a credit card because i am an impulse buyer. i hate it when the bill arrives...i should be more responsible in buying already. What about you?
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54 responses
• Philippines
26 Jun 09
I have two credit cards. It was offered to me by credit card agents. Well, I use the card from time to time. I do shopping but I always control myself and buy only those that I need. I know that if you use the card correctly, you will really find it useful.
• Philippines
28 Jun 09
Yes, you are right. Most of us just abuse it so we find ourselves in a debt trouble. Thanks for sharing here. good day!
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
I don't have credit one. I don't get one because I know that I don't have a control when it comes in shopping.
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
yeah your right. anyway, I'll apply to for the credit card. I will use it for emergency purposes only.
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
Its good that you resist the temptation of having a credit card...If you know that you already have control on buying, then thats the time that you can decide to have your own credit card.thanks for your response.
@rtslvtwy (1088)
• Malaysia
26 Jun 09
I do own several credit cards and I am proud of owning them. I am always very cautious of using them as I make sure that I settle my payments on time or the most within 2 months. Once you go on credit with the bank, it will take you your whole life paying it back .... so, it's better to always be cautious on how you spend using your credit card.
• United States
26 Jun 09
I think it's good that your cautious of using the credit cards you have.
• Philippines
28 Jun 09
Yes, its very hard to do that nowadays because of all the temptations and big sales on malls...Anyway, congratulations for the good job in managing your debt. Keep it up!
• United States
29 Jun 09
Know I don't own a credit card. My husband did before I married him now he is in debt. I have never owned one because I thought they were more trouble then what they were worth. And sometimes they can help you build up your credit if you watch what you are doing.
• United States
29 Jun 09
your right credit cards are trouble if the bill can't be paid. And if you like to shop a lot it is not good at all. That means your spending more then what you can handle on your credit card bill. Now I think its kind of nice to have one for emergency uses like if you get stuck somewhere or broke down in your car.
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
Thanks for responding...Uncontrolled spending will really give you a lot of trouble especially if you reach the point where you are unable to pay your monthly bill in whole--you need to pay for additional interests on the next pay date. Thanks for your response.
• Philippines
30 Jun 09
Nope, I don't have one. Well, I used to have one, but I find it useless, for I really don't want to have credits. I normally pay in full.
• Philippines
7 Jul 09
That's is great! If really can pay in cash, then better to do it than have a credit from banks. Thanks for your response!
7 Jul 09
yes i recently got one credit card, but i haven't used it yet. Well my parents pays the bill for it. Since i haven't use it yet i don't regret or happy about having credit card.
• Philippines
10 Jul 09
Ah,ok...So, I guess you are a supplementary credit card holder. Its nice if you do not need to use it. Thanks for the response.
@iriscot (1289)
• United States
28 Jun 09
Yes, I have one credit card and two debit cards. My wife takes care of the check book and card payments. We only carry the credit card for emergencies and never owe over 100 or so dollars, which we pay off without paying interest. I had a problem with one of my debit cards not long ago. Somehow somebody managed to drain over 200 dollars from my account, I canceled that card and the bank issued me another one. The bank made good on the illegal withdrawals and I only carry about 300 dollars in that debit account. One of my debit cards is a PayPal business debit card. I only use it to make purchases on the internet. I have been using PayPal for several years and never had a problem with my account. We pay for most everything with cash or by check. I worry about my sons and grandsons that they don't get trapped by the card companies and run up a big charge on them.
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
Its really good to have a control on our spending...If we pay the whole amount every due date, we will not pay any additional charges like interests...Its nice to know that you only have a maximum of 100dollars balance every month. I hope every credit card users are like you. Thanks for your response.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
28 Jun 09
Yes, I do have a credit card of my own. It is very useful considering that I do a lot of purchases online. I conduct training programs on safety. They require certain items such as handbooks, training materials that I need to order online. I used my credit card in purchasing these items. Of course, I also use my credit card on local purchases and in dining out with my family. It is very useful indeed. I guess the only thing that is important is that you should have control in so far as using your card. When you do not control, there is always a tendency that you tend to over charge and you will be tempted to purchase items beyond your financial capability. So credit card should be used carefully.
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
Thanks for your very useful advice and for sharing your experiences here. Many credit card users only realize that they have over charged over the bill arrives...Though, its good that most of us tend to become responsible after that mistake.
@ds6413 (2070)
• United States
27 Jun 09
Hello lcdelmendo18 , yes I do have a credit card. I actually have 3 credit cards. I might use one but I pay for my purchases in cash or check or debit. I am the only one that pays for my credit cards whe the bill arrives.I am the type of person who weighs out whether or not I really need something before I buy.
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
Wow, That's good that you are not tempted by big sales and discounts in malls... You are exactly right, we should weigh first if we really need that product/thing before buying it so that we will not regret it in the end. Thanks for responding!
• Philippines
30 Jun 09
Nope, I don't have one. Well, I used to have one, but I find it useless, for I really don't want to have credits. I normally pay in full.
• Philippines
2 Jul 09
Wow! That's very good. I am also slowly paying my bills (though, it is not something to worry about because the amount is not that much) to get away from my credit cards... Thanks for sharing here.
• China
29 Jun 09
I have one credit card.. I prefer to usd credit card payment...but not regularly. i enjoy having it sometime, many time also regret having it...
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
well,its really a matter of how to use your credit card...we should use it less often to avoid overspending and having trouble when the bill finally arrives...thanks for your response.
@ryouga (63)
• United States
27 Jun 09
I unfortunately have one. The bill is due me and as long as no emergencies happen I have been fairly good with it. My impulse purchases are for the most part in check. There are sometimes when you "just have to have it" or "should treat yourself" like what happened with my iPhone. The iPhone was totally worth it however.
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
Well, good for you! Its good that you are still able to pay your monthly bills on time. Its hard to pay compounding interests! Thanks for responding!
• India
28 Jun 09
i use it quite a lot. i need to make sure that i keep a check on it now.
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
Thanks for responding here. Have a nice day! Happy mylotting!
@myx_03 (540)
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
I don't have any credit card, even though I have the requirement to apply for that, I don't do that. For me it's okay to use a cash instead of credit card, yes it's good have it because it's more convinient when bring it. But as what they said, you have to be disciplined if you have that. I'm a disciplined person but for me it's ok to pay a cash directly.
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
Yes, you are right. People who will apply for credit cards should be disciplined and have control on themselves to avoid falling into large debts. Thanks for your response. good day!
@mflower2053 (3223)
• United States
27 Jun 09
My husband and I have a credit card. We try and use it for emergencies only but sometimes we have to use it for other things. We are pretty good about paying it on time. Hopefully that will continue. Economy sucks really bad and it is so hard just to find a weekend job to make things meet.
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
Well, I hope you all the best...The economy has no way but to go up in the future...Its good that you are able to use your credit card on your own advantage. Thanks for sharing your views.
@applefreak (3130)
• Singapore
27 Jun 09
yes i actually have quite a few credit cards. i use different ones for the promotion offered by the various issuers. i don't regret having a credit card because i watch my spending. if i don't have the money in my bank, i won't spend it. the best part about having a credit card is the cash rebates offered. it's like an additional discount on top of whatever is already offered by the store. overall, i have to say having credit cards helped me save quite a bit of money over the years.
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
Well, credit cards will work on your best if you use them properly. You are right, you can save some bucks on rebates. Thanks for opening that. Good day!
@peercc (332)
• India
27 Jun 09
credit card.............means we are become ill
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
Well, there are times really that credit cards give us trouble---on paying for our monthly bills. However, when used properly, it can be a useful tool to everyone.
• India
27 Jun 09
hiii dear friend..I dont have creditcard of my own..And i havent applied up to own..I have the bank account but i dont have the credit card..If i have the credit card also i dont have the use with it..The only use of the creadit card for me is just link it with the paypal..And also i dont have the much funds in the paypal..So the unverified storage is enough for me..So that i havent applied to creditcard..If i have the use with it i will definitely have the credit card..Happy mylotting dear friend..have a nice day..keep smiling..
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
Okay...Thanks for your response. Have a nice day! But try to apply for a credit card for your paypal account to be verified though.
@faisai (1138)
• Hong Kong
27 Jun 09
I have no problem having a credit card and in fact, I am quite happy having the credit cards as it brings me quite lot of convenience. I mean since having one, I really don't feel like taking with me lots of cash. Using it to purchase things is so much simpler. But then, it makes purchasing things easier doesn't mean I take buying things lightly. In fact, I am becoming more careful as I know I have to pay the bills or else I have to pay the interests.
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
Yes, well its good that you have a discipline in purchasing and spending...If we pay the whole amount every due date, we really will not encounter any problem on our credit cards. Thanks.
@threnos (216)
• Canada
27 Jun 09
I don't own a credit card. I'm glad in a way because then I won't end up owing as much as other people I know. In other ways, like buying stuff online, I wish that I did. Still, I think I'm better off without the temptation.
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
Hehe, well yes, partly you are right...If you can do well without having any credit card, then i think it will be better for you...Now, I am still struggling zeroing-out by balance. Though, i do not regret having credit cards.