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How to pay off your credit card wisely
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Subramanyam KrishnamurthyNov 29, 2021
3 min read
How to pay off credit card debt? If you don't pay on time, interest starts building up rapidly. Here are various ways to manage it:
1. **Negotiate**: Ask the bank to lower your interest rate if you have a good record.
2. **Balance Transfer**: Move the debt to a card with a lower rate or a 0% introductory offer.
3. **Personal Loan**: Take a personal loan at a lower fixed interest rate to pay off high-interest credit cards.
### Pro-Tip on Balance Transfers:
Introductory 0% offers don't last forever. If you can pay off the debt within the offer period, it's worth it. Otherwise, normal rates will double your burden later.
### Why Personal Loans are safer:
They have fixed interest and a fixed tenure. You can compare interest rates on portals before applying. Choice between secured and unsecured depends on your credit history and income.
### Conclusion
Escaping credit card debt depends on your budget and repayment capability. If you need advice, agents are ready to help solve your financial dilemma.