The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is devastating, and it has made keeping up with monthly bills and payments a huge challenge. To ease the tension, banks and credit card companies have come up with offers & policies to provide financial relief to their customers.
If you have credit card debt and are finding it difficult to manage the payments during the coronavirus pandemic, this article will guide you on how you can manage your credit card bill payments. These Credit card companies in UAE are offering the following relief measures:
Most banks, financial institutions, and credit card companies are offering help during these uncertain times, but it can vary depending on the credit card issuer.
HSBC Bank: Customers who are stressed about making their credit card payments during COVID-19 pandemic can have a payment holiday for up to 3 months. HSBC credit card holders can delay their bill payments including the minimum payment for up to 3 months, but during this time interest will be incurred as usual on the outstanding balance and to all the new transactions made during the payment holiday period. However, the credit card limit will be reduced to AED 5,000. Once the payment holiday is over, the card holders will be expected to resume the payments.
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank: ADIB has increased the temporary limit o ADIB cards and, they have also introduced 5% cashback on utility & grocery bills for 3 months. ADIB has been active & responsive to the needs of their customers. They have also come up with no cost instalments schemes for card expenditures for a period of 6 months.
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First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB): FAB is one of the largest banks in the UAE and has declared some COVID relief measures for its customers. FAB has decided to cover the interest charges of all the customers along with relief on fees as well as repayments since April 2021. The bank has also waived off FX fees on cancel hotels and airline bookings along with temporary 50 percent reduction on late payment fees for 3 months.
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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB): ADCB has deferred payments up to 6 months for their customers along with other relief measures for people who fall under COVID- 19 Targeted Economic Support Scheme category.
Standard Chartered Bank (SCB): SCB has reduced cash advance fee by 50% with zero percent interest rates on EMI and zero processing fee. If you have made travel bookings with your Standard Chartered Bank, you can get a refund. Card holders have to submit the below documents to avail the benefits of the bank:
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If you have credit card from banks other than the ones we have mentioned then, please reach out to your banks and understand the benefits they are offering to provide you with a financial relief during COVID-19 pandemic. Follow and stay updated with the COVID-19 relief measures given by banks. We also strongly recommend that you check out our article on how credit cards can come in handy in such situations. Click here to find out more.
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