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A charge card is a payment card with a preset limit that can be used to make payments for goods and services at participating merchants either locally or internationally. Examples of charge cards are American Express, Diners Club International, and HSBC Amanah Mastercard.
 
Things I Should Know

Terms & conditions of a charge card

Understanding the fees & charges

Tips on shopping for charge cards

Preventing charge card fraud
 
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Feature
Credit Card
Charge Card
Credit Limit






Minimum
Payment


Joining Fee



Finance Charges



Annual Fee



Late Payment Charge





Cash Advance Fee
Maximum limit provided to cardholder






5% of monthly outstanding balance



One time payment. Fee varies between card issuers or waived.


Maximum 18% per annum on outstanding balance


Normally between RM60 to RM90 for classic card


Maximum 1% per month on outstanding balance or RM5 whichever is higher




3% to 5% of total cash advance, in addition to finance charges
Spending limit is not made known to the cardholder unless requested. However, transactions that exceed the spending limit may be allowed depending on certain conditions.


No minimum payment. Outstanding balance must be settled in full by due date.


One time payment. Fee varies between card issuers or waived.


Not applicable as outstanding balance must be settled in full


Normally between RM80 to RM160 for classic card


Normally 3.0% to 3.5% per month (36% to 42% per annum) on outstanding balance or fixed minimum amount whichever is higher. For Islamic charge cards, a fixed fee is normally charged up to RM70 per month.


Normally 3% to 4% depending on card issuer. Some card issuers do not provide cash advance facility. For Islamic charge cards, a fixed fee is normally charged up to RM15.
 
 
 
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