Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Bump Topic Topic Closed RSS Feed

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

 Credit Card Thread V7, Everything about the world of plastic

views
     
MilesAndMore
post Aug 16 2009, 11:51 AM

Look at all my stars!!
Group Icon
Moderator
9,301 posts

Joined: Mar 2008


QUOTE(charymsylyn @ Aug 16 2009, 11:35 AM)
With MBB at least, you can only change the phone number the TAC is sent to at the ATM. TAC is needed for all money transfers and bill payments except to own accounts and favourite accounts.
The problem is that those @#$% do not need to change the mobile phone number registered with the bank. Somehow they have a way to divert the sms to their mobile phone/computer etc.

FYI, when i said the system can be easily hacked earlier. I was talking about our mobile phone, which we use to get the PAC/TAC number. Which is why i think generally HSBC online banking is safer than most online banking system as they do not send the PAC/TAC to our mobile phone. Instead they have this security device that will generate a unique password each time we login.

And by the way, Maybank is not the only bank a TAC/PAC registered mobile phone number can only be changed at the ATM/branch. It is the same with many other banks such as Public Bank, CIMB Bank and Standard Chartered.


QUOTE(charymsylyn @ Aug 16 2009, 11:35 AM)
If the person already has your internet banking password, ATM card and PIN number, you are probably in more immediate danger with regards to your life than the money you have in the bank.
Huh ? How so ? Our home address can be easily obtained. I believe when someone take the risk and goes through so many problems to steals your online banking password or ATM pin number, they are just interested with the money inside your bank account. Simply too many people have been victimised by these @#$%.

This post has been edited by MilesAndMore: Aug 16 2009, 11:52 AM
wassap
post Aug 16 2009, 11:56 AM

my preciousss~~
******
Senior Member
1,151 posts

Joined: Mar 2006
From: Soviet Sarawak



QUOTE(MilesAndMore @ Aug 13 2009, 12:13 AM)
May be you have too many credit cards already ?
*
it's my first card. sad.gif
WhiteWing
post Aug 16 2009, 11:58 AM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
2,854 posts

Joined: Feb 2006
From: Sri Petaling ~ Kuala Lumpur
I wanna apply another credit card but I think I want to apply from HSBC and CitiBank,will their chance to approve me will be very low ? sad.gif
CalvinCLK
post Aug 16 2009, 12:14 PM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,563 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: peejay


QUOTE(GHz @ Aug 14 2009, 02:40 PM)
I got mine too.

12-08-2009 8% CASH BACK MONTH 1 50.00

Very good. My 8th transaction was on the 4th weeks but still get  it. rclxms.gif
*
How's the form of rebate be given out? Directly deduct from your bill?
TsYap
post Aug 16 2009, 12:19 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
221 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
From: Shah Alam


i going to apply for my 2nd credit card, recently holding CIMB normal card.

Which bank you all suggest? what kind of benefit can i enjoy with the credit card(Not Balance Transfer)?
tinkerbel
post Aug 16 2009, 12:35 PM

Fanaddict!
Group Icon
VIP
13,495 posts

Joined: Dec 2006
From: KL, Malaysia


@TsYap,
Ask urself what it is that U want this new CC to do for U. If U can't tell us what it is that U want, we won't be able to recommend or suggest a CC for u cause there are many different CCs out there catered for the different needs.
hye
post Aug 16 2009, 12:53 PM

White Tiger
Group Icon
Moderator
3,397 posts

Joined: Dec 2007
From: 서울, South Korea
QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Aug 16 2009, 12:35 PM)
@TsYap,
Ask urself what it is that U want this new CC to do for U.  If U can't tell us what it is that U want, we won't be able to recommend or suggest a CC for u cause there are many different CCs out there catered for the different needs.
*
Agreed ... you have to be more specific. You are looking for cash rebates ? Promos ? Best CS ? etc ?

OT ... hiya tinkerbel ... long time no see ya around.
krazee350
post Aug 16 2009, 12:56 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
33 posts

Joined: Jun 2006


I have 12 credit cards which 7 of it had been cancelled..

Reason: To try out their services and privileges. Plus, I am a card collector. Maybe it is not a good thing to do but I need to finalized it to the best four. biggrin.gif

This post has been edited by krazee350: Aug 16 2009, 12:59 PM
GHz
post Aug 16 2009, 01:21 PM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,139 posts

Joined: Nov 2008


QUOTE(CalvinCLK @ Aug 16 2009, 12:14 PM)
How's the form of rebate be given out? Directly deduct from your bill?
*
yes it credited to cc account. so this month bill will be less rm50.
vin_ann
post Aug 16 2009, 01:36 PM

10k Club
********
All Stars
10,912 posts

Joined: Feb 2006
QUOTE(krazee350 @ Aug 16 2009, 12:56 PM)
I have 12 credit cards which 7 of it had been cancelled..

Reason: To try out their services and privileges. Plus, I am a card collector. Maybe it is not a good thing to do but I need to finalized it to the best four. biggrin.gif
*
so which card are ur best four?

krazee350
post Aug 16 2009, 01:52 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
33 posts

Joined: Jun 2006


QUOTE(vin_ann @ Aug 16 2009, 01:36 PM)
so which card are ur best four?
*
So far,

Direct Access Platinum - a lot of rebates and discounts.
Standard Chartered Visa Infinite - have PriorityPass for unlimited access to worldwide airport lounges.
Alliance Matercard Platinum - low overseas transaction/exchange rate and cash rebates for any transaction. Plus they have great CS.

Still looking though...
OldKidz
post Aug 16 2009, 03:03 PM

$ MoNeY $
******
Senior Member
1,573 posts

Joined: Apr 2008


QUOTE(WhiteWing @ Aug 16 2009, 11:58 AM)
I wanna apply another credit card but I think I want to apply from HSBC and CitiBank,will their chance to approve me will be very low ? sad.gif
*
From wat i know, its hard to get HSBC and CitiBank CC.

The fastest way i had been told need a yr of local CC card holder wif clear record, thn straight u can apply for HSBC and CitiBank CC after tat...

If my info isnt correct, pls correct me. Thanks.

Cause am not really sure bout it also. smile.gif
MilesAndMore
post Aug 16 2009, 05:51 PM

Look at all my stars!!
Group Icon
Moderator
9,301 posts

Joined: Mar 2008


QUOTE(WhiteWing @ Aug 16 2009, 11:58 AM)
I wanna apply another credit card but I think I want to apply from HSBC and CitiBank,will their chance to approve me will be very low ? sad.gif
Always worth a try mate ! smile.gif
WhiteWing
post Aug 16 2009, 06:17 PM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
2,854 posts

Joined: Feb 2006
From: Sri Petaling ~ Kuala Lumpur
QUOTE(OldKidz @ Aug 16 2009, 03:03 PM)
From wat i know, its hard to get HSBC and CitiBank CC.
The fastest way i had been told need a yr of local CC card holder wif clear record, thn straight u can apply for HSBC and CitiBank CC after tat...
If my info isnt correct, pls correct me. Thanks.
Cause am not really sure bout it also. smile.gif
*
Hehe.... tomorrow I go HSBC tower and try .. I think the salesman there will be happy to serve me biggrin.gif

QUOTE(MilesAndMore @ Aug 16 2009, 05:51 PM)
Always worth a try mate !  smile.gif
*
Okie biggrin.gif
muscaa
post Aug 16 2009, 06:17 PM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,232 posts

Joined: Sep 2005
QUOTE(WhiteWing @ Aug 16 2009, 11:58 AM)
I wanna apply another credit card but I think I want to apply from HSBC and CitiBank,will their chance to approve me will be very low ? sad.gif
*
if they are desperate for more customers.. the chance is very high
winner
post Aug 16 2009, 07:49 PM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
2,221 posts

Joined: Apr 2008


QUOTE(MilesAndMore @ Aug 16 2009, 11:30 AM)
The best card from Standard Chartered is the Titanium Mastercard (JustOne) but unfortunately several fellow users said they have temporary stopped accepting new application for the card.

Not really. Most credit cards rewards points will expire. I believe only Citibank, Maybank credit cards and AMEX credit cards/charge cards rewards points are evergreen. You are losing out on points should you use too many cards.

Regarding the redemption shipping fee we need to foot ourselves when redeeming stuff using reward points accumulated through CIMB Bank credit card. I recently redeemed RM500 Guardian vouchers from them. It's been about 2 weeks now since i got the vouchers and they did not charge the RM9 shipping fee to my credit card account yet.
*
1) It looks like SCB is throwing $$$! Yesterday, an SCB cc agent in a shopping mall tried to persuade me applying for SCB cards. He said SCB will give RM50 or RM100 for every newly approved card.

2) Reward points from Alliance will also never expire.

3) CIMB will definitely charge courier fee for shipment of gift redemption. It will be charged prior to the statement date.

QUOTE(krazee350 @ Aug 16 2009, 01:52 PM)
So far,

Direct Access Platinum - a lot of rebates and discounts.
Standard Chartered Visa Infinite - have PriorityPass for unlimited access to worldwide airport lounges.
Alliance Matercard Platinum - low overseas transaction/exchange rate and cash rebates for any transaction. Plus they have great CS.

Still looking though...
*
For me, I feel the best things about SCB VI are the wide travel insurance coverage and access to airport lounges worldwide. Other than these, it is just so so. Until now, my VI still remains 0 transaction, and I may consider cancelling it next year if SCB would charge me AF.

Alliance Plat is good - up to 1.375% cash rebate plus evergreen points (1x point in M'sia and 2x points in overseas) and lowest forex rate. However, the CS staff are not so well trained and sometimes they have no authority/knowlege to give impromptu response.

QUOTE(OldKidz @ Aug 16 2009, 03:03 PM)
From wat i know, its hard to get HSBC and CitiBank CC.

The fastest way i had been told need a yr of local CC card holder wif clear record, thn straight u can apply for HSBC and CitiBank CC after tat...

If my info isnt correct, pls correct me. Thanks.

Cause am not really sure bout it also. smile.gif
*
No such thing. As long as you are qualified and no bad record, I don't think Citi and HSBC will reject you.
QChloe
post Aug 16 2009, 11:17 PM

New Member
*
Newbie
2 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
Guys, can you please recommend me a CC which has either 1 or both of below requirements? Currently I'm only eligible for up to Gold Card

i) Cash Rebates / Cashback

OR / AND

ii) Points that don't expire

Thanks!
ellimist
post Aug 16 2009, 11:30 PM

Still a Yui-tard
*******
Senior Member
6,106 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Klang



QUOTE(QChloe @ Aug 16 2009, 11:17 PM)
Guys, can you please recommend me a CC which has either 1 or both of below requirements? Currently I'm only eligible for up to Gold Card

i) Cash Rebates / Cashback

OR / AND

ii) Points that don't expire

Thanks!
*
Assuming cash rebate is your priority, I believe someone once mentioned that Alliance Younique card has among the best cash back.

But if you're looking for points that don't expire, Citibank is a decent choice.
ccl9n
post Aug 17 2009, 04:56 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
232 posts

Joined: Jan 2003


where can i get this Latest 3 months' savings account activity/current account statements ? coz i'm going apply American Express Gold Credit Card.
hye
post Aug 17 2009, 07:48 AM

White Tiger
Group Icon
Moderator
3,397 posts

Joined: Dec 2007
From: 서울, South Korea
QUOTE(ccl9n @ Aug 17 2009, 04:56 AM)
where can i get this Latest 3 months' savings account activity/current account statements ? coz i'm going apply American Express Gold Credit Card.
*
This is your bank's account activity. It's either those PDF e-statements, those mail that you get from the bank on a monthly basis (for current account) or your bank book's pages. (I don't think bank accounts uses the old bank book these days right?)

Best if you use the account statement where your salary is being banked in and as for business owners, it'll be your business bank account where all the cash inflows and outflows occurs.

I'm actually surprised by this question ... shocking.gif

This post has been edited by hye: Aug 17 2009, 10:18 AM

Topic ClosedOptions
 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
0.2204sec    0.79    6 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 20th December 2025 - 11:25 PM