Credit Card Cash Advance: Avoid This Costly Trap! 3 Ways Your Wallet Gets Drained
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News1808-01-2026, 11:35

Credit Card Cash Advance: Avoid This Costly Trap! 3 Ways Your Wallet Gets Drained

  • Cash advance fee (2-3% + minimum ₹300) is applied instantly upon withdrawal from ATM.
  • No grace period for interest; 24-36% annual interest starts accruing immediately on cash advances.
  • An additional 18% GST is levied on both the cash advance fee and the accumulated interest.
  • Withdrawing ₹20,000 can quickly cost over ₹21,000 due to combined fees, interest, and GST.
  • Frequent cash advances negatively impact your CIBIL/credit score, indicating financial stress.

Why It Matters: Credit card cash advances are expensive due to immediate fees, high interest, and GST; avoid them.

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