{"id":1772,"date":"2012-10-22T13:45:58","date_gmt":"2012-10-22T05:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.imoney.my\/?p=1772"},"modified":"2024-03-12T16:28:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T08:28:35","slug":"the-anatomy-of-a-credit-card-transaction-infographic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/the-anatomy-of-a-credit-card-transaction-infographic","title":{"rendered":"How A Credit Card Transaction Works [Infographic]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever wondered how a credit card transaction works \u2013 what happens behind the scenes as you swipe your card and make a purchase?<\/p>\n

How does the retailer get paid, and how does your bank keep track of how much you owe on your credit card?<\/p>\n

In this infographic, we explain the inner workings of a credit card transaction, as well as offer tips to cardholders on how you can minimise the fees on your card, and what to do if you\u2019re in too much debt.<\/p>\n

Looking for the best credit card deals? Check out our credit card Malaysia comparison table<\/a>!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Petrol<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you ever wondered how a credit card transaction works \u2013 what happens behind the scenes as you swipe your card and make a purchase? How does the retailer get paid, and how does your bank keep track of how much you owe on your credit card? 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