A product head at an NBFC launches a virtual credit card tied to a UPI-linked credit line. The team maps its repayment schedule the usual way: a fixed due date, a flat instalment, the same logic as a personal loan. Three months in, delinquency tagging comes out wrong every few cycles, interest accrual doesn’t match […]
Is Co-lending Changing the Credit Landscape in India?
The concept of co-lending has existed in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector for some time. However, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued guidelines in November 2020 permitting non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and banks to loan money to the underserved segments of the economy by leveraging the lower cost of funds from […]
How Do Virtual Credit Cards Act as Fuel to New Digital Business Models?
Credit cards frequently get a bad reputation due to the possibility of loss or misuse. With the rise in online payments and growing security concerns, virtual credit cards are ushering in a new way of making payments. Are you tired of sharing physical card information with recurring vendors? Do you want to mitigate the risk […]
Credit Cards’ Uncertain Future: Will Virtual Cards Dominate?
It’s no secret that credit cards have faced a fair share of problems in the past few years. The global recession caused many people to tighten their belts, and credit card companies were some of the first to feel the pinch. Fees increased, interest rates rose, and many people found themselves struggling to keep up […]
Why Are Businesses Still Unprepared to Handle Virtual Cards?
Credit cards have always been a risky means of payment. There is always the possibility of loss, theft or misuse. Enter the virtual credit card. It is a digital proxy card ID that can be used instead of your physical credit card. They are a number of ways to avoid divulging personal information and overspending. […]