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3. What happens when I temporarily freeze my credit card?

Freezing your card will affect all your credit card transactions whether Local, Overseas Spend, Withdrawal, Contactless Payment, Auto Billing, eWallet top up, and more, all transactions will not go through. However, it will not affect your credit card billing cycle and any outstanding amount will remain due.

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