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PLASTIC MONEY

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What is 'plastic money' in the context of digital banking?

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Plastic money refers to payment cards (credit, debit, prepaid) made of plastic that serve as a substitute for cash in financial transactions.

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What is a charge card and how does it differ from a credit card?

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Charge card requires full payment each month; no revolving credit.

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Which Indian regulator governs the issuance and operation of credit and debit cards?

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates card issuance and operations in India through its Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 and related master directions.

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What is a store card or retail card in the context of plastic money?

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Card issued by a retailer usable only at that store or chain.

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What is the difference between a credit card and a debit card?

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A credit card allows the holder to borrow funds up to a credit limit and repay later, while a debit card directly debits the linked bank account at the time of transaction.

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What is a fleet card and who typically uses it?

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Fuel and vehicle expense card used by corporate fleets and logistics companies.

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What is an EMV chip and why was it introduced for payment cards?

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EMV (Europay, Mastercard, Visa) is a global standard for chip-based payment cards that stores encrypted data on an embedded chip, introduced to reduce card-present fraud and counterfeiting compared to magnetic stripe cards.

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What is a corporate credit card and how does it benefit organisations?

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Card issued to employees for business expenses, billed to the company.

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