Helpful hints about credit cards

Posted by Caitlin on August 20th, 2008

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The Consumerist recently posted 10 Things You Might Not Know About Your Credit Card and 10 Credit Card Company Tricks to Beware. Credit card terms and policies tend to be long and complicated, but The Consumerist addresses some common questions as well as some that you might not even think to ask.

Some of these hints might surprise you. Did you know that as long as the back of your card is signed, merchants cannot require you to show your ID? Or that merchants are not supposed to accept your card if you have written “See ID” in lieu of a signature?

In order to use credit responsibly, it’s crucial to be an informed consumer. To learn more about credit cards, see our reviews and comparisons.

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