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Credit Cards - 0% Balance Transfers and Purchases

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Credit cards offering 0% interest on balance transfers and purchases give you the best of both worlds. As well as not paying any interest on debts transferred from your other cards you also pay 0% interest on any purchases you make.

If possible, opt for a card which offers the same length deal for both balance transfers and purchases. This way you won’t get caught out paying interest on one or the other for a few months at end, and you can maximise your interest free credit.

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closeBalance transfer rates apply when you switch a balance from one credit card to another credit card. Balance transfer rates tend to be lower than standard interest rates and apply to the balance transferred either for a limited period of time or until it is repaid in full.

closeSome credit cards may offer introductory interest rates for new purchases that are lower than the standard interest rates for new purchases. This introductory rate is usually for a specified term, after which the standard rate applies to all credit card purchases, new purchases included.

closeAPR stands for Annual Percentage Rate. APR is the percentage rate (percentage of your borrowings) which your borrowings will cost you each year. APR includes all charges, such as interest and annual fees. Where a typical APR is quoted, the company must offer that rate or better to at least 66% of customers who successfully apply for that credit card. APR or typical APR should always be quoted to you when you apply for a credit card.

closeSome credit cards offer loyalty schemes, reward schemes, such as Air Miles or bonus points whenever you use your credit card. Be warned that credit cards with loyalty schemes often have annual fees, so be sure the loyalty scheme is worth it before you apply! Cashback credit cards are credit cards that reward you for using them by giving you cash back, usually a percentage of the amount you have spent on your cashback credit card.

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Capital One Platinum Credit Card Capital One Platinum Credit Card 0% p.a. until 1st March 2009 (3% fee) 0% p.a. until 1st March 2009 Typical 9.9% APR (variable) No more apply
Halifax One Credit Card Halifax One Credit Card 0% p.a. for 10 months (3% fee) 0% p.a. for 10 months Typical 15.9% APR (variable) more apply
Barclaycard Platinum Credit Card Barclaycard Platinum Credit Card 0% p.a. for 14 months (2.9% fee) 0% p.a. for 3 months Typical 14.9% APR (variable) Barclaycard deals available on flights, holidays, films, music, games, mobiles, computers and more. more apply
Virgin Credit Card Virgin Credit Card 0% p.a. for 15 months (2.98% fee) 0% p.a. for 3 months Typical 15.9% APR (variable) Your Virgin Credit Card gives you instant discounts all over the shop. Get money off your holidays, wine, music, DVDs, car insurance... simply by paying with your Virgin Credit Card more apply
Egg Credit Card Egg Credit Card 0% p.a. until 1st August 2009 (3% fee) 0% p.a. up to 3 months Typical 16.9% APR (variable) Anniversary Offer: 0% for five months on balance transfers made in May 2010 and May 2011 (2.5% fee) more apply
MBNA Credit Card MBNA Credit Card 0% p.a. until 1st June 2009 (2.9% fee) 0% p.a. until 1st Aug 2008 Typical 15.9% APR (variable) No more apply
Barclaycard Flexi-Rate Credit Card Barclaycard Flexi-Rate Credit Card 0% p.a for 12 months (2.5% fee) 0% p.a. for 3 months Typical 14.9% APR (variable) Barclaycard deals available on flights, holidays, films, music, games, mobiles, computers and more. more apply
MBNA Points Credit Card MBNA Points Credit Card 0% p.a. until 1st June 2009 (2.9% fee) 0% p.a. until 1st Aug 2008 Typical 15.9% APR (variable) The MBNA Platinum Rewards Card- Earn Points While You Shop For Vouchers, Holidays, Flights & Even Cash! Apply online Now! more apply

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