what would happen what would the bank do
2006-10-04 02:46:43 · 29 answers · asked by dempsey 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
charge you for a missed payment
2006-10-04 02:47:55 · answer #1 · answered by mothertiggy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how often you do that.
I fit's your first missed payment, the bank will simply charge you a late payment fee, send you a reminder, and charge you interest. They will also really like you, although they won't tell you so.
However, if you tend to miss payments regularly, they Can have two reactions. If it's just a case of forgetfulness, they will love you, They will be making money out of you with virtually no risk.
If it's because you overspend continuously, then they will review your case as the risk they are taking in lending you money increases. They might cancel your card and take you to court for repayment.
However, if you miss payments regularly, whether due to forgetfulness or chronic overspending, your credit rating will suffer. this will make it harder for you to get another card or a loan or mortgage.
The best solution is to always pay in full; if you can't pay as much as you can so you do not incur interest. If you have a balance you cannot get rid of, refinance it by taking a personal line of credit, the interest rates are lower, and put yourself on a strict repayment schedule.
2006-10-04 03:04:39 · answer #2 · answered by ekonomix 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you miss just one payment, the card provider will more than likely levy a "missed payment" fee. In addition, your Credit Report will show a missed payment for the month in question.
The golden rule here is, if you know you cant make a payment one month but can make it the next, tell your card provider. They may be able to waive the fee however this will still show on your credit report as either a "Missed Payment" or "Arrangement to Pay" both of which, if they appear with any regularity on your file, don't look good in the eyes of creditors.
2006-10-04 22:41:39 · answer #3 · answered by frontera2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the bank and the situation. If you forgot to mail the check and sent it in a little late (like a few days) they will usually hit you with a late charge. If you always pay them on time, you can usually call them and have them remove the late charge. If they are stingy, they will notify the credit agency right away of a late payment, but usually if you pay on time each month, they won't report you unless it's 30 days late. You can also dispute if if they did report you for a one-time few days late period. Also, most CC companies have a grace period where if they receive payment within "x" amount of days you are cool. Hope this helped some - good luck
2006-10-04 06:58:26 · answer #4 · answered by Weasel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would most likely be charged a late payment fee, and, or, a charge for a letter sent to you. If your missed payment was due to illness or banking errors, and it does not happen on a regular basis, then discuss the problem, and they will normally refund any charges on your next statement.
2006-10-07 02:13:09 · answer #5 · answered by Dr David 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will get a late payment charge.
You will have a late payment on your credit report (which will stay for three years).
If you had received your card with a special low interest rate, that rate would be cancelled and the card would revert to the highest rate.
If this is your first missed payment, contact the bank. Sometimes they will give you a pass on one miss.
2006-10-04 02:54:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get a few days grace before your next statement prints before your account is blocked but as soon as the due date is missed you will qualify for a late charge. By the time the statement prints this charge shows up. Once an account goes delinquent (blocked) a collections agent will make an attempt to contact you either by phone or letter to remind you about the payment required.
2006-10-04 03:01:46 · answer #7 · answered by Shellyd 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you will get a charge on your account, and the company will try and contact you for the payment but nothing to drastic. call them and explain why you missed the payment & if you can pay it over the phone, if you cant then ask for time to pay or for that payment to be put onto your next months payment. All the best Andy
2006-10-04 02:50:18 · answer #8 · answered by Andrew D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will show up on your credit rating that your were one month behind also the interest next month added on your account would include any late payment fees. More cash to pay back in the end. Just cut up the card and pay it off.
2006-10-05 04:26:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you miss a payment a note is put on your account to let other companys know 1 note will not make any diff to credit rating and if payment is caught it can be rectified you will prob be charged fotr letter as well better to tell bank if you have a prob
2006-10-04 03:05:10 · answer #10 · answered by jay 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋