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Credit Card Definitions For The Letters N, O, P, Q and R

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N

At this time we do not have any definitions listed for the letter N.  If you would like to recommend a word please contact us.

O

Offline Debit Card - a new form of debit card that either has VISA or MasterCard logo and can be used anywhere a VISA or a MasterCard can be. This card does not have a line of credit it deducts the payment from a person's checking account.

Online Statement - a credit card statement that can be viewed over the Internet. Please refer to statement for more information.

Outstanding Balance - the amount of money a customer owes to a bank. This includes the principal and interest.

Over the Limit Fee - a charge for exceeding the limit of your credit card.

P

Periodic Rate - the interest rate for a specific amount of time usually either monthly or daily. It is determined by dividing the Annual Percentage Rate by the amount of time. For months Time = 12 and for days Time = 365.

Personal Identification Number (PIN) - a number code used like a password. You use this number to get cash from ATMs, and when you are talking to a customer service representative they may ask for your PIN for verification.

Pre-Approved - a person has only passed a preliminary screening.  It does not mean a person is guaranteed a credit card.

Previous Balance - a way credit card companies determine how much interest is owed. It is the previous balance multiplied by the interest rate.

Previous Balance Method - same meaning as previous balance.

Prime Rate - the interest rate offered to the creditors best customers.

Q

Currently we do not have any definitions for the letter Q. If you would like to suggest a word please contact us.

R

Recent Activity - purchases a person makes after the billing cycle is over. These purchases will be included in your next billing cycle.


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