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Re:Can the Visa-Mastercard duopoly be broken? by searchableguy on Wednesday August 17, 2022 @07:15PM (#32503038)
Predictability in cash flow and free rewards in India. Most places do not charge extra for credit cards and nor do you pay annual credit card fee in most cases.

It's an interest free loan for upto 45 days. Many banks will provide 3.5 - 6% interest without risk. If you spend a lot monthly, it's a free nice dinner every month without doing anything. If you can use the capital, it can be worth more.

They provide free lounge access and food at airport + concierge service for discounted bookings at hotels.

Chargeback protection is necessary in India.

Re:Can the Visa-Mastercard duopoly be broken? by blackoil on Wednesday August 17, 2022 @11:30PM (#32504938)
> Chargeback protection is necessary in India.

Why?? Practically all transactions using debit card/UPI require PIN/OTP.

Re:Can the Visa-Mastercard duopoly be broken? by searchableguy on Thursday August 18, 2022 @04:40AM (#32506908)
Scam and fraud from companies and vendors.

I've had official employees from a big company try to scam me. I now only pay using credit card.