{"id":2431,"date":"2025-04-08T19:45:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T17:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tecemabogados.com\/unfair-revolving-contract-lack-of-transparency-and-consumer-rights\/"},"modified":"2025-04-08T19:45:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T17:45:50","slug":"unfair-revolving-contract-lack-of-transparency-and-consumer-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tecemabogados.com\/en\/unfair-revolving-contract-lack-of-transparency-and-consumer-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"Unfair revolving contract: Lack of transparency and consumer rights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"164\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/tecemabogados.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"423\">Tecem Abogados y Asesores<\/strong><\/a>a leading law firm in Malaga specialized in banking law and consumer protection, we have detected a significant increase in the number of queries related to <strong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"615\">revolving cards<\/strong> and the contracts that accompany them. Many of these situations hide abusive clauses that seriously compromise the user\u2019s economy. Therefore, we want to help you identify when a contract of this type can be considered void for lack of transparency, and what steps you should follow to claim your rights.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"164\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Revolving credit cards have come under increasing scrutiny in recent years due to the conditions they impose on consumers.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">These cards allow payments to be deferred through monthly installments, but their structure can lead to situations of prolonged indebtedness if they are not properly managed.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">The lack of transparency in the information provided by financial institutions at the time of contracting has been a key factor for the courts to consider these contracts abusive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"200\"><strong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"200\">What is a revolving card?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"435\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">A revolving card is a type of credit card that offers a revolving line of credit.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">The holder can make purchases or cash withdrawals up to a set limit and repay the money in monthly installments.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">The special feature of these cards is that, as payments are made, the credit is restored, allowing for new withdrawals.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">However, the interest charged is usually high, and if the monthly installments are low, a large part of the payment goes to cover interest, leaving the principal almost untouched.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">This can generate a spiral of debt that is difficult to pay off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"490\"><strong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"490\">Lack of transparency in revolving contracts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"657\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Transparency is essential in any financial contract.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">In the case of revolving cards, the lack of clarity in the information provided to the consumer can lead to the consumer not fully understanding the implications of the credit they are contracting.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">The main deficiencies in the transparency of these contracts include.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"1023\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"771\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"771\"><strong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"684\">Debt calculation<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">It is not clearly explained how the debt is calculated, which prevents consumers from understanding how their financial obligation will evolve over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"902\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"902\"><strong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"815\">Actual cost of the long-term loan<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Entities do not adequately report the total cost of the loan if it is held on a long-term basis, including the total amount of interest to be paid.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1023\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1023\"><strong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"936\">Impact of the minimum installment<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">There is no detail on how the payment of a minimum installment affects the balance owed, which may lead the consumer to think that he is reducing his debt when, in fact, he is barely covering the interest generated.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1064\"><strong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1064\">Supreme Court Jurisprudence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1191\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">The Spanish Supreme Court has addressed the problem of revolving cards on several occasions, establishing criteria to determine when a contract of this type can be considered abusive due to lack of transparency.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">In recent rulings, the high court has emphasized that.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1369\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1280\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1280\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">The information provided to the consumer must be sufficient for him to understand not only the conditions of the contract, but also the economic and legal consequences that it entails.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1369\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1369\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">The lack of transparency in the clause that establishes the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) may cause a significant imbalance to the detriment of the consumer, being considered abusive.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1456\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">These court decisions reinforce the idea that it is not enough for the consumer to understand the words of the contract; it is essential that he understands the practical consequences of the agreed terms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1478\"><strong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1478\">Relevant cases<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1645\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">A prominent example is the case against Carrefour, where the Supreme Court ruled in favour of a consumer who complained about the lack of transparency in the clauses of his Visa Pass revolving card.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">The court determined that the entity had not complied with the transparency controls, which led to the declaration of nullity of the abusive clauses and the return of the interest paid in excess by the consumer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1688\"><strong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1688\">Recommendations for consumers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1775\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">If you are a revolving card holder and suspect that there may have been a lack of transparency in your contracting, it is advisable.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"2151\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1890\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1890\"><strong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1803\">Review the contract<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Carefully analyze the terms of the contract, paying special attention to the APR and the amortization system.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2017\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"2017\"><strong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1930\">Request additional information<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">If there are aspects you do not understand, ask the financial institution for clear and detailed explanations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2151\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2151\"><strong data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2064\">Consult a specialized lawyer<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">A legal professional will be able to advise you on the possibility of claiming the nullity of abusive clauses and the recovery of unduly paid amounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2278\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=\/maps\/place\/\/data%3D!4m2!3m1!1s0xd72f71f27a328a7:0xccdda8c80ad6147a%3Fsa%3DX%26ved%3D1t:8290%26ictx%3D111&ved=2ahUKEwjou96j-8iMAxXJQvEDHehtIV0Q4kB6BAg9EAM&usg=AOvVaw2it3oiUbijayUDZJ3H_DTw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1009\">Tecem Abogados y Asesores<\/strong><\/a> we have a team of lawyers specialized in banking law and consumer protection, with extensive experience in the <strong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1197\">claim of abusive interests of revolving cards<\/strong>. If you think you signed a contract without really understanding its conditions, or if you are trapped in a debt that never decreases, we help you to analyze your case and claim what you are entitled to. We are located in <strong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1415\">Malaga<\/strong>, but we offer advice nationwide.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2278\"><strong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1494\">Contact us today<\/strong>. Claiming your rights is easier than you think! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Tecem Abogados y Asesoresa leading law firm in Malaga specialized in banking law and consumer protection, we have detected a significant increase in the number of queries related to revolving cards and the contracts that accompany them. Many of these situations hide abusive clauses that seriously compromise the user\u2019s economy. 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