This is only an observation I have noticed in paying some of my online bills, and I was wondering if there is a conspiracy behind it or if anyone else has noticed it?
If I use my Switch or Maestro card, or indeed buy something on my credit card, the money seems to come out of/appear on my account inside about 30min if you check online.
But if I pay bills online, such as my CC, it can take up to 7 days for it to come off my total outstanding balance or to appear on the online account.
I'm thinking its so they can charge asmany people as much interest as possible - am I imagining things?
If I use my Switch or Maestro card, or indeed buy something on my credit card, the money seems to come out of/appear on my account inside about 30min if you check online.
But if I pay bills online, such as my CC, it can take up to 7 days for it to come off my total outstanding balance or to appear on the online account.
I'm thinking its so they can charge asmany people as much interest as possible - am I imagining things?