Which best describes how a credit card works?
The credit card company extends you a line of credit. You then pay a small percentage of the cost of those purchases in one annual payment.
The credit card company extends you a line of credit. You purchase "stuff" and the purchase gets directly paid with funds in your checking account.
The credit card company extends you a line of credit. This is free money that you can use to purchase the "stuff" that you need.
The credit card company extends you a line of credit. You purchase "stuff" and then have the choice to pay the balance in full or a minimum payment each month.