Can credit card companies tell you what you bought?

While credit card statements reveal the store you made purchases from, they don’t list the individual items you bought.

What information can credit card companies see?

Your three-digit credit scores are not the only thing that card issuers evaluate when deciding whether to approve your application for a new credit card.

• Credit scores.
• Number of delinquencies.
• Hard inquiries.
• Credit card utilization rate.
• Income.
• Credit history.

Can you see what you spend on a credit card?

You can log in to your online credit card account and check your transactions there. Some credit card companies offer detailed spending reports that break down your purchases by category and show you where you’re spending the most. You’ll also notice suspicious transactions sooner.

Does your bank statement show what you bought?

Debit card transactions are listed on the monthly statement much as any other transaction. The exact details of the purchase, such as the exact type of food, movie or office supplies, usually are not included on the bank statements.

What does purchase protection on credit provide?

Purchase protection is a common credit card benefit that allows consumers to file a claim with their issuer to receive replacement, repair or reimbursement for any eligible stolen or damaged items.

Can the government track online purchases?

The act is called “Hotwatch” and in a nutshell means that the government can watch in real time the activity of credit card transactions, airline and hotel reservations, debit card transactions, cell phone calls, and rental car activities of its own citizens.

Is it illegal to lie on credit application?

If you knowingly lying on a credit card application, means you are committing a crime known as loan application fraud. Loan application fraud is a serious crime that carries hefty penalties. If you are convicted of the crime, you can face up to $1 million in fines and thirty (30) years of jail time.

Will my credit show up on my credit card statement?

If you did return merchandise to a store after purchase and your account was credited, the credit will appear on your statement. Once again, it will only include the amount credited and the vendor, not the specific items you returned.

What does a credit card statement say about items purchased?

While credit card statements reveal the store you made purchases from, they don’t list the individual items you bought. A credit card statement includes a brief description of each transaction, the date, the name of company with which you did business and the amount charged.

Do you need a credit card statement to return an item?

If you make a purchase with your credit card, you’ll also receive a receipt showing what you bought. You must keep that receipt in case in you want to return the item, as a credit card statement is not sufficient proof of the cost or type of a particular product.

Will your lender verify these items on your credit report?

Chances are, your lender won’t verify these items. But it has every right to, and, if it does, you could end up paying beaucoup bucks and/or spending time in a concrete cell. About the author: Erin El Issa is a credit cards expert and studies writer at NerdWallet.

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