If you're short on cash, consider depositing dollars into your bank account with your credit card. It's not the best strategy, but it'll suffice in a pinch.
You have four options for transferring funds from your credit card to your bank account.
The first option is to visit a teller at a bank. By asking the teller, you can have your credit card funds withdrawn and transferred into your bank account.
The second option is to perform the same procedure at an ATM on your own. To get cash from the ATM, you'll utilize your credit card. The funds can subsequently be sent to your bank account through a separate transaction.
If your credit card and bank account are both with the same firm, you should be able to make an online money transfer. Because you can utilize online banking or your bank's app from anywhere, this is the most convenient option.
Finally, you can utilize a credit card convenience check. In most cases, you'll need to request these checks from your bank. Credit card convenience checks work in the same way as traditional checks: you write a check, deposit it in your bank account, and you're done.
The hitch is that all of these options are considered financial advances, which have significant disadvantages.
What is a cash advance and how does it work?
When you use your credit card to get a cash advance, you are borrowing money. Due to high interest rates that kick in as soon as the money is withdrawn — there is no grace period like there is with purchases — it's a prohibitively expensive way to borrow money.
The cash advance APR on your credit card may be the same as the purchase APR, but it could also be higher.
In addition to the excessive interest rates, you may be charged a cash advance fee for using the service. You could be charged a flat fee, a percentage of the amount you withdrew, or a combination of the two.
Will transferring money from my credit card to my bank account hurt my credit score?
Pros and cons
Pros
- Fast and easy access to cash
- Good option for an emergency
Cons
- High interest rates
- Additional fees
- Can impact your credit score
- Can easily lead to credit card debt