the first year I joined. OCBC send me an Annual Statement but in 2-nd year, no more Annual Statement Probably cost them more to send such statements.
From a CC Company perspective, a Points System vs Cash Rebate system, a Cash Rebate is more costly cos
1) Cash Rebate is immediate payment
2) Some card holders forget to redeem and some points expire
3) Many Points System - the actual value is low cos the CC company has special arrangements, etc
But a Cash Rebate encourages ppl to spend more. But still the MDR to the CC Company vs Cash Rebate to card holder, I dare to say that > 70% of Card Members get more rebates that was OCBC earns in MDR.
So, what is OCBC earning, Simple, they hope that you overspend and cannot pay in full so they can charge you 15% interest rate. This 15% interest rate may be enough to enough to cover the 5% cash rebate if there are enough of what they called 'revolvers', people who only can pay minimum or slightly above minimum.
CC Company hate transactors, ppl who pay in full. CC Company will lose money if they are more Transactors compared to Revolvers. So, if you guys want OCBC to continue this great Card, don't pay in full. Just revolve your monthly account.
Has anyone done a Poll of Transactors vs Revolvers in LYN?
LYN CC Division is filled with ethical chaps. They will not encourage Revolvers.
But I do revolve once in a while. Before I make any large purchases, I do a bit of calculation and see how much I can pay initially and how long do I need to finish it up. I make it a point to not exceed three times of payments to finish it up.