credit account

Buy now, pay later

A credit account is an arrangement with a business or financial institution that allows purchasing goods or services now and paying later.

The term covers store accounts, credit cards, and lines of credit.

She opened a credit account at the furniture store.

The balance accrues interest if not paid by a specified date.

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revolving · interest · limit · payment · due · past due · overdue · swipe · plastic · borrowing · monthly · minimum payment · pay off · APR · outstanding · finance charge · cardholder · spending

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Opposites
payment timing

credit accountcash payment

Transaction using physical currency

cash on delivery · advance payment · COD · layaway · cash account

debt vs. assets

credit accountsavings account

Interest-bearing bank holding

deposit account · investment account · money market account · checking account · current account

borrowing vs. lending position

credit accountaccounts receivable

Debts owed to business

Family

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