Sharp rise in credit card spending among women

MasterCard, VISA and Maestro credit cards are seen in this picture illustration taken June 9, 2016. REUTERS/Maxim Zmeyev/Illustration

PETALING JAYA: Credit card spending among Malaysian women has risen sharply over the past five years, indicating an increase in their earning power.

Data tabulated by United Overseas Bank (M) Bhd (UOB) revealed that women cardholders spent 125% more on their cards last year than in 2011.

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