Why Do Credit Card Companies Typically Require Small Minimum Payment

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Multiple Choice

Why do credit card companies typically require small minimum payment amounts on their customers' monthly credit card statements?

• A)Credit card companies are concerned that their customers will be put in financial distress if required to make higher payments.
• B)Credit card companies want to promote faster repayment, and customers will be encouraged to pay more each month if they're able to pay well beyond the minimum.
• C)Credit card companies want to increase profits by promoting slower repayment, and actual customer payments will be anchored by the smaller payment requirements.
• D)Credit card companies actually charge the highest minimum payment they are allowed by law to charge.

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