If you make a purchase or transaction that your card issuer
classifies as a cash advance, you'll most likely pay a fee.
If you make a purchase or transaction that your card issuer
classifies as a cash advance, you'll most likely pay a fee.
However, unlike balance transfer checks, convenience checks are
classified as a cash advance transaction and therefore abide by very different rules.
When you use a credit card to take out money at an ATM it is
classified as a cash advance.
However, unlike balance transfer checks, convenience checks are
classified as a cash advance transaction and therefore abide by very different rules.
It is also important to be sure you are familiar with your credit card company and how they handle purchases of bitcoins because it is possible the charges are
classified as cash advances.
Not exact matches
Still, one thing seems clear: The glitch would never have happened if the banks hadn't insisted on
classifying Coinbase purchases
as cash advances — despite the fact that the U.S. government does not currently consider cryptocurrencies currency at all.
This was clearly evident when Mastercard and Visa
classified the buying of cryptocurrency
as a
cash advance instead of a purchase.
Some exchanges charge exorbitant fees for purchases made with credit cards, and card issuers might
classify these purchases
as cash advances — which would result in high interest rates and additional fees.
If you buy cryptocurrency and your card issuer
classifies the transaction
as a
cash advance, it will not count towards your bonus.
To avoid these unexpected charges, call your card issuer and ask whether or not it
classifies cryptocurrency purchases
as cash advances.
Keep in mind that Citi does not
classify balance transfers,
cash advances, fees, interest, and items returned for credit
as «eligible purchases» for earning bonus points.
Keep in mind that Citi does not
classify balance transfers,
cash advances, fees, interest, and items returned for credit
as «eligible purchases» for earning bonus points.
According to a TechCrunch article, the problem appears to have been caused by Visa
classifying credit card transactions on the Coinbase platform
as being
cash advances.