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With so many people drowning in credit card debt, it’s easy to make an argument why you shouldn’t get one. However, they offer too much in terms of convenience and utility that not getting a credit card can prove more disadvantageous in the long run.

Credit cards are possibly the most convenient form of payment available that is accepted almost anywhere in the world. All you have to do is hand it over to the store attendant, sign your signature a couple of times and you’ll be fine. Online, all you have to do is type in your credit card’s details and the sales process is done - no fiddling with your bank account, no mailing checks and no getting money orders necessary.

You can travel to most urban (and some rural too) areas in the world and use your credit card with no problem. If you’re short on local currency, you can head on over to the nearest ATM and get a cash advance within seconds.

Even more reason to get a credit card - some services won’t deal with you without one. When you’re getting a car rental during holidays, for instance, you’ll be required to give your credit card details as insurance in case the hired vehicle gets damaged. Without one, few rental companies, if any, will serve you.

A credit card is also one of the first lines of credit you can get when you’re looking to build up your credit record. That, on its own, may be a relevant-enough reason to get one.