Chris Ryerson asked:




Many credit cards are offered in the market today thus, making companies more aggressive in advertising and marketing their card services. These companies (e.g. banks, department stores, specialty stores, airlines, hotels, etc.) have found a powerful tool in catching the attention of prospective card holders: online credit card application.

What advantage/s does online credit card application offer?

Filling out a credit card application online is the ultimate in convenience. Now from the very comfortable spot in your home in front of the computer you can apply for and get your own credit card. No waiting in a long bank line to get approved and no having to waste money on gas! No you can sit back and let the companies compete for your business. You are also more likely to get a card that fits your needs better when applying online because it is so easy to compare the different features and incentives.

What is/are the drawback/s of online credit card application?

The major drawback in applying for a credit card online is internet security: computer hacking makes identity theft possible. Make sure that online application is done through a trusted and secure computer.

Do credit cards applied for online offer additional benefits?

No, basically all the services and benefits are the same. Here are some of the benefits given to card holders and future members:

1. airline miles

2. cash back

3. business

4. retail

5. shopping

6. rewards

How does one apply for a credit card online?

Online credit card application is very straightforward. Just follow the directions as prompted. Credit card companies have their respective web sites which are easy to search in the web. Just type the name of the bank, department store/specialty shop, or airlines and add the key words “online credit card application”, and the computer screen will display the search results as well as the URL.

Here are some other reminders when applying for a credit card online:

1. Determine your need for a credit card: travel, grocery, business.

2. Assess your earning capacity and compare this against your needs.


Gloria

Ricky Lim asked:




Since there are millions of users with the online dating services, there will be plenty of advertising done for such sites. Thus users will have to search for the best ones, without getting false promises. No doubt, free online dating services with no credit cards needed would ensure that there are services offered for free. There will be no need to even pay a single cent for these services.

A lot of sites will promise free services and then will ask for pay later. So such sites may be avoided initially. The best way to find about such sites, as it will be to go to the review sites and find out all that is needed to about such sites. You can also be a part of the forums and discuss about the dating sites. Don’t forget that free online dating services would certainly provide you, as much facilities as the paid sites.

If one wants, they can keep looking at all the features that are offered before deciding about the site they want to use. They can also very easily post the profiles as well as photographs. The more the number of members, the better the site is and the more popular.

There will be good profiles on free sites too, and finding partners through these sites will be successful. Through these sites, as many members can be contacted as a user needs. These dating sites will be fun to use, as there will be many users online. There are also quick methods of communicating with the users, through instant chat and messages.

These free online dating services with no credit card needed can also be used through any singles, and they may belong to any ethnicity as well as religion. People from all over the world are found on such sites.

Lonnie

Vincent Abrugar asked:




So, you have decided to join the millions of consumers all over the world and apply for a credit card. With credit cards becoming a major factor in our way of life, a lot of people are looking to get credit cards as a way to increase their spending power; however, not everyone knows where to start or how to go about the credit card application process. If you are one of these people, then you should try applying for a credit card online.

With the internet, anything and everything can be accessible through your computer from the comfort of your own home. You can make purchases, pay your bills, buy airline tickets, and yes – apply for credit cards online.

Here is the typical flow of the online credit card application process:

o Start off by deciding which credit card company you want to avail the credit card from. If you feel overwhelmed with the wide variety of credit card choices, try checking out websites that provide assistance and comparisons on credit cards.

o Pick a type of card that suits you – be it a gold card, a basic credit card, an airline credit card or whatnot – find one that best fits your needs.

o Once you have decided on which credit card company and on what type of card you want, go to the credit card company’s website. Look for the Apply Online link, banner, or image. These Apply Online links are usually placed prominently on the website and are generally very easy to spot.

o Upon clicking the link, you will usually be redirected to an online form. Fill out the form, giving all of the required information and submit.

o If the card company requires that you submit financial documents to aid in assessing your credit rating, do so. Scan copies of the required documents and fax them to the number provided or send them to the email address given by the credit card company.

o You can then sit back and wait for feedback.

You will most likely hear from a representative of the credit card company within a few days. These calls are usually done to verify the information you have given them. You may also be asked to clarify some of the data you have provided and may also be required to present additional documents.

Most credit cards, when applied for online, have speedy processing times. There are even some credit cards that are approved instantly when applied for online. There are times, however, when you will get turned down. Credit card approvals or rejections are usually done via mail. If you have received a rejection letter, go over the letter carefully and determine why your application was denied. If the reason for denial isn’t clearly stated, feel free to call the company to clarify.

Denials may be caused by a faulty report from a credit bureau – if this is the reason for the denial of your application, then you may still contact the bureau and the credit card company and ask for reconsideration. If however, it is determined that a poor credit rating has caused the denial, then an improvement in your spending habits will definitely help when you next apply for a credit card. It is recommended that you wait for at least six months before applying for another credit card as a denial will be reflected on credit reports.

Suzanne

Micah Waters asked:




Every year, fraudulent credit card purchases cost online retailers millions of dollars. Without the benefit of scrutinizing a customer and requesting additional identification in person, it can be more difficult to properly identify fraudulent charges made online. However, with a little extra time and effort, online merchants can significantly minimize their risk to fraud using the following strategies.

1. If the shipping address doesn’t match the billing address, call the customer directly to confirm the order, especially if the listed shipping address is out of the country.

2. Always require a valid phone number on orders and ensure the area code of the number matches that of the billing address. Consider calling the customer to confirm the number.

3. Be suspicious of atypical orders, such as unusually large orders or orders for an exceptionally high amount of the same item. If an order seems suspicious, conduct a little more research to determine whether or not the order is fraud.

4. Other transactions to be wary of include orders purchased using multiple credit cards but shipped to one address. Or multiple orders made with the same credit card within a short period of time.

5. Check the IP address of the customer placing the order to determine their location. Be wary of international payments that originate from “high-risk” countries or areas that are known for their high-rate of fraud, including Nigeria, Turkey, Lithuania, and Russia.

6. Scammers will often use untraceable email addresses originating from free web-based services. Ask the customer to provide an ISP or domain-based email address that can be traced to their location.

7. Use the Address Verification Service (provided by most payment processors) which ensures the information provided by a customer matches the information the bank that issued the card has. Many payment gateways also have a variety of other fraud prevention tools you can use to minimize your risk.

8. When in doubt, call the customer and request the customer fax a copy of the driver’s license or passport to authenticate their identity.

9. Make your anti-fraud policy clearly visible on your website and warn potential fraudsters that they will be pursued to the fullest extent of the law if the place fraudulent orders through your website.

10. You can also call the issuing bank prior to authorizing the order.

Darryl

A-Guy-Without-A-Hat asked:


Okay there is stuff I want to get online, but I don’t want to use my parents credit cards (I”m 15).. Is there something like a money card I could use to get stuff online???

Edgar

Blake C. Hendrickson asked:




Credit cards can make a consumers shopping experience quite convenient and being able to apply for a credit card online could not be simpler. There are several things that you should keep in mind while finding a place to apply for a credit card online to make sure you not only get the best possible card for your spending needs.

You want to pay attention to the interest rates on the credit cards that you are looking to apply for online. A good portion of the time a credit card will offer a very nice introductory rate and unfortunately a large portion of consumers do not realize that the interest rate that they first receive is not going to be the same interest rate they will have six months down the road.

When looking to apply for a credit card online you will also want to pay attention to items like grace periods and fees applied for things like not paying off your entire monthly balance. Reading the fine print before you apply for a credit card online is a wise consumer decision. This way you know things like how long you have to pay the balance on your credit card before interest charges will apply.

Comparison shopping is never a bad thing when looking to apply for a credit card online. Consumers need to make sure that they are aware of all credit cards options that will fit their particular spending needs before choosing a credit card to apply for online. Nothing would be worse then getting your credit card and finding out you could have gotten a much better deal with another credit card company.

Being well informed is the best thing you can do for yourself when looking for a credit card. Knowing exactly what you are going to be needing a credit card for is going to help make being able to apply for a credit card online a much more successful experience.

Stella

happy asked:


Yes I know all about Paypal seller protection scheme but if not covered by the scheme because the buyer has not confirmed an address, what other steps can I take? I have recently suffered a chargeback through the fraudulent use of a credit card. The fact that I could prove delivery etc was irrelevant. I have started checking whether people are listed on the electoral roll, phoning them etc but what else can I do to protect myself?

Anna

John F Smith asked:




You’ve probably heard that using gas cards is a good way to save and stretch gas money. Well, you’ve heard right. The rewards that you get from using gas cards are surprisingly great! Using them isn’t so hard, you only have to use gas card for gas purchases and wait for your savings. What’s more is that applying for gas cards is easy and quick too, especially if you have a good credit standing. With gas credit card online applications, you are just a click away from great rewards.

There are already numerous websites that facilitate gas card applications. The good thing with these websites is that you get to explore your options well. A complete review is always available for each gas card available online. So you may want to take advantage of this advantage. First and foremost, compare percentage rebates. The highest so far is at 5% during regular periods and 10% or higher during introductory periods. If you choose credit gas cards and plan to maintain a balance on it, then you may need to compare annual percentage rates as well. Usually, the APR that gas cards carry are higher than average so you may want to choose a card that has a low APR. It will be hard to look for a card that has a high percentage rebate and a low APR. So, do the math and weigh your options well. Interests can easily undermine your savings.

After you choose a card, the next step for you to do is to apply for it. Don’t worry; this can be quick and easy as possible. If you have a good credit standing, then your gas card application is limited to filling up the application form.

Indeed gas credit card online applications can be convenient and quick as possible. Apply online from the comfort of your own home during the time of your choice.

Clyde

Kevin Nelson asked:




Having a credit card is almost a requirement nowadays. From purchasing plane tickets, to renting a car or making hotel reservations, there are simply some things you cannot do without having access to a credit card. One good thing is that a lot of bank accounts not have “check cards” that allow you to make credit-like purchases that come right out of your account. But even with that added convenience, sometimes you simply need a “plain old credit card” and if you have bad credit, that can present a real problem when it comes time to fill out the application.

The most common option, and one that most people are familiar with, is the secured credit card. This type of card usually requires some form of collateral to be made available before qualifying for the card. The most common means for doing this is to open a savings account with the bank issuing the card and depositing a sum of money into that account. Then, a portion of the balance of the savings account becomes the credit line you have available on the credit card.

This is almost like a pre-pay type of arrangement and makes things easier for the borrower and the bank. The borrower gets quick and easy access to a true credit card that can be used anywhere and the bank knows that if the borrower defaults for some reason, they can still recoup the money they’re owed by pulling from the funds in the savings account.

Another option is an unsecured credit card specifically for people with bad credit. They’re hard to come by but are definitely out there. Usually, you’ll find these offered by smaller banks that are more willing to take risks with people with bad credit in order to get new customers and earn their business. With an unsecured card, you don’t have to worry about having to pre-pay with any sort of collateral and the bank essentially trusts you to do the right thing, use your card responsibly and pay them back on time.

With either of these options, you have to be fully aware of the fees involved. The bad news is that either way you go, you’re probably going to be paying higher fees and interest rates than someone with excellent credit. This is just one of the ways the banks minimize their risk. But not to worry though because if you pay your balance off each month (or at the most, every other month) then the impact that the interest rate will have on you will be negligible since you’re not carrying a balance.

In addition, once you establish a good payment history over a period of months or perhaps up to a year, you should see a boost in your credit score. Depending on how much that changes your score, you might be able to qualify for a better card with better rates. So essentially, the bad credit charge card can be used as sort of a springboard to help get you up to a higher credit score and qualified for better rates (if managed responsibly).

If you’re ready to explore your options for bad credit charge cards and help boost your credit score by responsibly managing your new credit account, start researching your options today to see which offers might meet your needs.

Virginia

Jeff Lakie asked:




With the vast expanse of the internet, it has become easier than ever to gain approval for a credit card instantly. This makes it extremely easy for those who have the need to pay off debts, take a vacation, or if they have an emergency to gain the credit card they want fast and easily. Of course, you can still go through the traditional methods of applying for credit card by filling out the forms, sending it with “Snail Mail”, and then waiting another four to six weeks before you even hear a reply. However, with today’s busy society many people opt to apply for their credit cards right online and receive instant approval.

It is extremely easy, fast, and possible to gain instant approval on a credit card thanks to the internet world. These approvals typically occur within one minute of submitting your application, since millions of people shop, do their research, and spend a great deal of time online in this day in age it just makes sense. There is no other method of applying for a credit card that is faster, easier, or more convenient than applying online. Think about it, if you were to fill out the application by hand, you have to take the time to fill it out, and it has to be done in ink, if you make an error you have to take the time to correct it in a manner that is legible. Another fallback of applying “offline”, is that fact that you have to take the time to drop it in the mail box, then you will have to wait to hear back which could take anywhere from four to six weeks.

By applying online, if you make any errors, the backspace on your keyboard works wonders, additionally once you hit the submit button, the wonderful world of the internet provides you with approval in minutes. Now it is just as important to investigate and thoroughly research all online credit card offers as it is for those you apply for by hand. You need know what kinds of fees and rates are charged to you, the percentage rates, any times of introductory offers or incentives the card offers you. The best and easiest way to do this is to go to a site that has the comparisons already outlined for you. This will allow you to view specific cards side by side and compare them to find which credit card works well for you.

Kathleen