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credit card
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payment card issued to users as a system of payment
A credit card is a payment card that allows you to borrow money from a card issuer to make purchases, which you then pay back later. It matters because it provides a convenient way to buy things without carrying cash and can help you build a credit history, though it's important to manage carefully since you'll typically owe interest on unpaid balances.
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Credit cards from the South African Absa Bank
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