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I read a few comments asking why would I want this feature. I like to monitor my daily transactions, and not be surprised by the charges when the monthly statement is arrives. Maybe I'm just a control-freak!
@Anonymous wrote:I read a few comments asking why would I want this feature. I like to monitor my daily transactions, and not be surprised by the charges when the monthly statement is arrives. Maybe I'm just a control-freak!
If that is more important to you than other factors, then you could consider just using your debit card instead of credit. IMO if you're surprised by your charges at the end of the month there's a chance you're spending more than you want to, which is easier to do with credit cards. Maybe debit would just work better for you and your finances and that's ok too.
You can always get an Amex with the pay it/plan it feature. You can pay off a charge from the app immediately after. You're allowed to make 5 payments a day. If you need to make a bigger purchase, you can plan it and spread it out over a few months
If you are freaking out about your monthly bill that shows that you have an issue with planning. Weather that is by planning how much you wish to spend or planning the cash flow so you have enough to pay. It sounds like you might not be a good candidate for a credit card. As a fellow control freak I can say it is way better to just be able to look at a separate statement online of my charges. Now I do know Green Dot has a Debit card that has 3% back for whatever it is worth. The catch is that they only give you it under certain terms and once a year. In the end you have to question if you trust them which most of use would not.
@Anonymous wrote:I read a few comments asking why would I want this feature. I like to monitor my daily transactions, and not be surprised by the charges when the monthly statement is arrives. Maybe I'm just a control-freak!
In the beginning, I used to pay my charges right away. Once I got more experienced with credit and budgeting, my payment behavior changed. You do what works for you.
Do you have a bank or credit union with credit card products? Having one online portal to view transactions, available funds, making payments could be a compromise in what you seek.