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Credit Card The Credit Card is plastic credit card with a magnetic strip issued by a bank or financial institution. Holders of a valid credit card have the authorization to purchase goods and services up to a predetermined amount, called a credit limit. Explain Advantages and Disadvantages of Credit Cards The vendor receives essential credit card information from the cardholder, the bank issuing the card actually repays the vendor, and eventually the cardholder repays the bank through regular monthly payments. If the entire balance is not paid in full, the credit card issuer can legally charge interest fees on the unpaid portion. Benefits of Credit Cards to customers 1.  Convenience The main benefit to each customer is convenience as carrying a credit card eliminates the need to carry any cash for most purposes. 2. Credit card allows small short-term loans Compared to debit cards and checks, a credit card allows small short-term loans to be quickly made to a custom

What are the popular e-payment systems? Explain. Explain Different Types of Popular e-Payment Systems The following are the most popular e-payment systems 1) Credit Card 2) Debit card 3) EFT 4) Stored value cards and e-cash 5) e-checks 1: Credit Card   What are different types of e-payment systems in e-commerce The Credit Card is plastic credit card with a magnetic strip issued by a bank or financial institution. Holders of a valid credit card have the authorization to purchase goods and services up to a predetermined amount, called a credit limit. The vendor receives essential credit card information from the cardholder, the bank issuing the card actually repays the vendor, and eventually the cardholder repays the bank through regular monthly payments. If the entire balance is not paid in full, the credit card issuer can legally charge interest fees on the unpaid portion. 2: Debit Card: A debit card is a plastic card issued by banks to customers.

Electronic Credit Card System on Internet Credit cards are the most popular E-Payment method. The Credit Card is plastic credit card with a magnetic strip issued by a bank or financial institution. Holders of a valid credit card have the authorization to purchase goods and services up to a predetermined amount, called a credit limit. There are the following 5 entities involved in Credit Card System as follows: Entities Involved in Credit Card Payment System 1. Card Holders. 2. Merchants 3. Card Issuer (Bank / financial institution for Card Holder) 4. Acquirer (Bank / financial institution for Merchant) 5. Card Brand (Company - Master, Visa card) Process of using Credit Card 1. Issue a Credit card to potential card holder. 2. A person requests to an issuing bank for Credit Card. The bank approves or denies the application. If approved a plastic card is delivered to the customer by mail. The card holder calls the bank to activate the card. 3. Card holder shows ca