Cash advance from credit card???

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Credit card holders usually have a certain percentage from their available regular credit limit for cash advance. In my case, I had 30% and the automatic cash advance fee is 4%. If I advance 1,000 pesos I will be automatically charge for a fee of 40 pesos already and that amounts to 1,040 pesos. But that’s not the overall reality of it. The amount I advance will be included in my daily outstanding balance which is the basis in computing my monthly interest at a certain percentage.

I usually avail of this if the money I am supposed to use is delayed but when I get hold of it I immediately pay the bank so it will not roll-over with my outstanding balance. Of course there’s a bright side of this like ease of availment (withdrawable at ATM), no application form and documentation plus flexible payment option.

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  1. what a tempting feature.. don't get hook.. lol..

    edgt28 on May 05, 2008 15:44
  2. I haven't yet ever used cash advance from a credit card, like edgt said, don't get hooked.

    godfrey884 on May 07, 2008 21:41
  3. Too tempting for me to use, but sounds like you have a handle on the ins and outs.

    rogue34 on May 23, 2008 23:59
  4. I am cleared repaying BPI with Php 84,000. I learned a lot from this mistake. I'll be applying again for my next BPI credit card and use it for emergency purposes.

    mojakol on May 27, 2008 20:26
  5. This sound slike it would come in handy for an emergency, but otherwise too expensive.

    Demon_Buttercup on May 27, 2008 20:43
  6. I agree with the others-I would use this as a last resort & if I did use it, I would try to pay it off as soon as possible!

    Chocollette on June 02, 2008 14:27
  7. Cash advances are good for emergencies, but I try to avoid it unless I really have to. Yes, too tempting.

    venus on June 14, 2008 22:11
  8. My advice is stay far from Cash advance unless there is no other alternative because the interest rate are high

    dom8886 on June 22, 2008 09:49
  9. haha my dad uses that. hes half filipino and half dominican.

    xxmookie621xx on February 24, 2009 20:45
  10. yeah..but cash advance has more interest than buying goods.

    peterupaulo on June 30, 2009 00:19

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Type / Name:
BPI Classic Mastercard
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Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
It was a gift Category: Finances & Insurance / Cash Advances Published: May 05, 2008 15:33
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