Nov 25 2010, 09:43 AM
QUOTE(hye @ Nov 24 2010, 11:41 AM)
Slight correction. Best don't apply for the card if you have no intention to use it to avoid tax.
Generally the tax will be imposed (for new cards) the moment the card is approved. Whether you activate or not is irrelevant.
To those who are unware ....
Please don't treat the GST similar to Annual Fees. Likely you'll get very upset with the bank if they are not helpful. Which in 99% of the time, they will not entertain if you use the excuse of not activating the card.
Thanks for the clarification. Same thing happened to me.. I applied for AEON gold card.. to my surprise, i received the first statement with RM50 tax billed, even without me activating the card. So I *** kawed the customers service person for not waiving the tax.Generally the tax will be imposed (for new cards) the moment the card is approved. Whether you activate or not is irrelevant.
To those who are unware ....
Please don't treat the GST similar to Annual Fees. Likely you'll get very upset with the bank if they are not helpful. Which in 99% of the time, they will not entertain if you use the excuse of not activating the card.
Previously, AmBank issued me a card but I never activate it.. I called the customer service and they gladly cancel the card and waived the tax. I am really frustrated with AEON because they could not solve this small matter. Thumbs up for AmBank and thumbs down for AEON, particularly the customer service assistant who attended my call.
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