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Best way to increase spending on credit cards?

skywatcher404

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I do not pay rent, neither do I have big expenses. What ways can I increase spending without actually spending? Some ways:
1. Buy gold coins, then sell them. The cost would be the difference between the buying and selling the coins

What would be even more cost effective ways?
 
Yes
Wallet loads are counted towards milestone as per my knowledge but no ER are earn . If you are ok to pay pg charges for wallet loads then I guess you can earn those milestones . But the fact this are all allowed as per now , no one knows when this gets devalued . So it’s always better to take this card if you have genuine 1 lakh spends otherwise it’s not useful and you will end up paying 12k every year just to get those unlimited lounge access
No, wallet loads are excluded from milestones.

Official source: https://www.axisbank.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/25k-edge-rewards-tnc.pdf
 
May not be your intended answer:

- you really not needed Infinia (other than just to show off), if your spends not matched with their waiver program or any card for that matter.
- I get that you want all the best cards because everyone around you getting them doesn't mean you should have them, it looks like you're willing to spend more just to get particular cards (even when it is really unnecessary and not matched your spend pattern).

If you’re financially disciplined, there are many amazing benefits where Credit Cards can reward your spending & lifestyle.

- Buy and Sell Gold (at-least 6% needs to be recovered that alone takes time in market and works only when gold price increases after your purchase).
- Trading Giftcards (I assure you unless you purchased them on some offers, you only aiming for 2-4% profit based on gift voucher you purchased).
- Loading money to wallets or rotating money (unnecessary) and able to adjust that month, just incase that wallet company not releasing funds after loading that amount - again profit here upto 4% only.

My suggestion, you shouldn't put that much effort for 5% return for doing these tasks.

Just curious, suppose if you do these high level transactions and got Infinia in next 6 months. Are you able to utilize its benefits and rewards? Because certainly those reward points required you to spend on hotels and flights etc. where you have to spend money (there is no sideway spending to redeem those points) or you got 4L limit on your card and got Magnus this month itself, what you do with those 24% returns? Spend unnecessarily and travel without having that requirement? (do you think those spends cover with this 5% earning)

You can ignore this post if irrelevant but I believe certain cards satisfies certain people only. Unless our spends are inline with their reward program then only that card benefit to us. Unnecessary spending to earn little reward always takes time, effort, stress and necessity.
You are right, I'm not gonna these high-effort, little-value things. I earlier used to invest via credit cards through an invoice discounting platform. I would invest 3L-4L at 20% annualized returns. But that platform sadly has disallowed credit cards now. Was looking for something similar, not going through either high effort or scammy apps
 
You are right, I'm not gonna these high-effort, little-value things. I earlier used to invest via credit cards through an invoice discounting platform. I would invest 3L-4L at 20% annualized returns. But that platform sadly has disallowed credit cards now. Was looking for something similar, not going through either high effort or scammy apps
Tell us more about this platform for 20% returns 😬
 
I will advice against it. If you can't afford it you shouldn't be doing it.

Why are you so focused on getting the card? Is there some amazing benefits that are a game changer or big deal to you?
You might end up losing money or changing your spending habits just to get a card which is a BAD sign. This is how people start getting indebted.

If you're close to thresholds and need a slight bump it might be okay otherwise avoid it, you'll likely land in trouble.

Buying and selling gold coins seems to be taxable. You might want to consider a CA if you do so, otherwise you might get a surprise audit and fine.

Buying stuff for others on your Credit Card specially strangers and getting paid cash might also be troublesome, while I can't say what IT might require or ask you'll certainly get an IT notice sooner or later. At least overseas there's instances where points or miles might get valued and taxed when it is done as business or profit, not sure what's the case for India.

If it's for family it might be easier and they're always reachable to help with documentation/ID, backup claims, provide invoices and so on. Also it won't look as shady, I would rather pay family's rent and get it from them might be a lot easier to achieve.

Anyhow in general be wary of taxability of what you're doing, and having the proper documentation should you get an IT notice. Do consult a CA on what might be required.
 
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I do not pay rent, neither do I have big expenses. What ways can I increase spending without actually spending? Some ways:
1. Buy gold coins, then sell them. The cost would be the difference between the buying and selling the coins

What would be even more cost effective ways?
You also need to keep in mind that expenditure exceeding your Income/ITR might result in a notice from IT asking for an explanation.
Gold: It is good if you are buying as a long term investment but for a short term buy & sell there are risks due to volatility of the price, additional GST charges eating away the profit etc
Yaper and other card share sites: None are 100% safe, bit of risky if the buyer is returning the product or a false delivery by delivery guy etc. You need to keep in mind about your risk tolerance and think whether it is worth or not
 
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