Cash advances are cash loans from a credit card. These are usually obtained through an ATM withdrawal, convenience checks received by the consumer is the mail, or bank withdrawals. Interest rates for cash advances are typically higher than they are on credit card balances or purchases and a transaction fee is usually charged.
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