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How to Earn Money from Credit Cards: Benefits, Offers & Risks | Sandeep Ghosh | FO440 Raj Shamani

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Dec 2, 2025
Sandeep Ghosh, the Group Country Manager for Visa India and South Asia, shares his insights on the world of credit cards. He discusses how Visa analyzes transaction data to spot spending trends and offers protections for digital transactions. Learn about the fascinating world of tokenization and how it helps secure card information. Sandeep also dives into the advantages of credit card rewards, especially for travel, and explains the growing credit card penetration in India. His personal story about how credit enabled his home purchase adds a relatable touch.
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INSIGHT

Card Data Predicts Macro Consumer Trends

  • Visa tracks aggregated real-time spending across countries to predict macro trends like travel, recession risk, and consumer confidence.
  • Sandeep Ghosh says Visa shares these aggregate insights with banks and merchants to tailor offers and manage risk.
ADVICE

Use Card Dispute Protections

  • Raise disputes via your bank when a card purchase is defective or service isn't delivered; cards provide a formal dispute mechanism.
  • Use this protection wisely because frivolous disputes may not be supported by your bank.
INSIGHT

AI Flags Fraud In Real Time

  • Visa and banks run AI/ML screening on transactions and can flag suspected fraud to issuers in real time.
  • Banks may auto-block or contact you to confirm suspicious international charges before approving them.
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