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Infographic on the change in the credit card minimum payment ratio

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Credit Card Minimum Payment Ratio Changed

With its announcement dated 09.06.2022, the BRSA changed how the credit card minimum payment is calculated: 20 percent of the period debt below a 25,000 lira limit and 40 percent above it. This post covers what banks should do and the likely market impact.

Credit card minimum payment ratio change announced by the BRSA

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Change Made to the Credit Card Minimum Payment Ratio

The credit card minimum payment amount lets customers who cannot pay their full debt keep using their cards. In June 2019 the BRSA set the minimum payment at 30 percent for all limits, and kept 40 percent for cards issued within the past year.

Credit card limit increase criteria

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What Is a Credit Card Limit Increase?

A credit card is a loan granted by the bank, so it must follow certain criteria and stay within a limit. As card usage changes over time, the need for a higher limit can arise.

Affinity credit card with club logo illustration

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What is an Affinity Card (Membership Card)?

An affinity card is a type of credit card issued by a bank that carries the logo of a social organization such as an association, foundation, sports club, or charity (for example, Fenerbahce Bonus). It is similar in structure to a co-branded card.

Illustration of an ATM with a voice menu for visually impaired customers

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What Must Banks Do for Visually Impaired Customers?

Banks must provide the infrastructure for ATM access by visually impaired customers. Among ATMs side by side or less than 50 meters apart, only one needs to comply; all other ATMs must serve visually impaired customers. Details of Article 7 are below.

Credit card and statement illustrating pending transactions

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If I close my credit card, are the transactions made on it deleted?

A credit card is a payment instrument that lets a customer borrow up to a limit set by the bank after evaluating certain criteria. Transactions made on the card are first recorded in the current-period transactions, then posted as debt on the statement date.

Photo of a prepaid card used for everyday purchases

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What should you know before buying a prepaid card?

A prepaid card is a customized chip or chipless card that is not linked to a bank account and has no credit limit like a credit card. You can only spend up to the amount loaded onto the card.