The Best 0% Credit Cards

Updated: 1st February, 2019.

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We’ve vetted some of the most popular credit cards on the market to bring you our shortlist of the best credit cards for 0% APR on purchases. These cards can be great for those looking to make a big purchase (or several somewhat-large purchases) or those hoping to pay down higher-interest debt without racking up new interest charges.


Our top 0% APR purchase card picks at a glance:


Post Office Platinum Card

Good for: Long 0% interest on purchases and travel

Our Rating:

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5.0 stars


Features
  • 0% interest on purchases made over the first 28 months
  • 0% interest on balance transfers for the first 18 months (but a 2.89% fee applies)
  • No fee travel money from the Post Office


Our Bottom Line

There’s a lot to like with the Post Office Platinum Card. The 28 months of 0% APR that you get on purchases is a nice, long duration. Plus you get the option of 0% for 18 months on balance transfers (though you will have to cough up a 2.89% fee for that). This is also a great card for travelers, since you don’t pay fees on purchases made overseas and can buy Post Office Travel Money with no fee.

Full Post Office Platinum Card review

Representative APR (variable):

18.90%

0% Purchase length:

28 Months


Sainsbury’s Dual Offer Credit Card

Good for: Long 0% interest on purchases and rewards

Our Rating:

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4.8 stars


Features
  • 0% interest on purchases made over the first 27 months
  • 0% interest on balance transfers for 27 months (but a 3% fee applies)
  • Up to 7,500 bonus Nectar points over first 2 months


Our Bottom Line

The Sainsbury’s Dual Offer Credit Card aims to give you the best of both worlds — cardholders get a long 27 months with 0% interest on both purchases and balance transfers. Balance transfers are subject to a 3% fee, so those looking primarily for a balance-transfer offer may prefer to find a card without that fee. As with other Sainsbury’s cards, cardholders collect Nectar points on spending at Sainsbury’s and elsewhere. Over the first two months, shopping at Sainsbury’s could net users up to 7,500 bonus points, which is worth £37.50.

Full Sainsbury’s Dual Offer Credit Card review

Representative APR (variable):

20.90%

0% Purchase length:

27 Months


Barclaycard Platinum 27 Month 0% Interest Purchase Card

Good for: Long 0% interest on purchases

Our Rating:

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4.8 stars


Features
  • 0% interest on purchases made over the first 27 months
  • 0% interest on balance transfers for 27 months (but a 1.99% fee applies)
  • Free ongoing access to your Experian credit score


Our Bottom Line

The barclaycard Platinum 27 Month Card combines two solid offers. Cardholders get 27 months of 0% interest on purchases, plus 27 months of 0% interest on balance transfers. There is a 1.99% fee on balance transfers, so those looking primarily for a balance-transfer card may want to look for a card that offers fee-free transfers. The addition of ongoing access to your Experian credit score is a nice perk.

Full Barclaycard Platinum 27 Month 0% Interest Purchase Card review coming soon!

Representative APR (variable):

19.90%

0% Purchase length:

27 Months


M&S Shopping Plus Credit Card

Good for: Long 0% purchase and balance transfer

Our Rating:

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4.8 stars


Features
  • 0% interest on purchases for the first 20 months
  • 0% interest on balance transfers for the first 20 months (2.9% fee applies)
  • Earn M&S points for shopping at M&S and elsewhere


Our Bottom Line

The M&S Shopping Plus credit card ticks a lot of the boxes to make a great credit card. For starters, there’s a long 20-month 0% period on new purchases. But you can add to that a 20-month, 0% period for balance transfers and the M&S points programme. It is worth noting that there’s a 2.9% fee on balance transfers.

Full M&S Shopping Plus Credit Card review coming soon!

Representative APR (variable):

19.90%

0% Purchase length:

20 Months


Tesco Bank Purchases Credit Card

Good for: Long 0% interest on purchases and rewards

Our Rating:

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4.5 stars


Features
  • 0% interest on purchases made over the first 26 months
  • 0% interest on balance transfers for the first 3 months (but a 2.9% fee applies)
  • 1 Clubcard point per £4 spent in Tesco and for every £8 spent elsewhere


Our Bottom Line

Tesco Bank’s Purchases Card is a solid choice if you’re looking for a long period for 0% interest on your spending, as 26 months stacks up well with competitors. The card gets even better if you’re a Tesco customer, since it’ll help you rack up Tesco points. You’ll get 1 Clubcard point for every £4 you spend at Tesco and 1 Clubcard point for every £8 that you spend elsewhere. There is a balance transfer option with this card, but it’s only three months and carries a fee on the balances you transfer. So it’s a nice bonus, but if you’re looking specifically for balance transfers, there are better cards for that.

Full Tesco Bank Purchases Credit Card review

Representative APR (variable):

19.90%

0% Purchase length:

26 Months


Sainsbury’s Bank Purchase Credit Card

Good for: Long 0% interest on purchases and rewards

Our Rating:

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4.3 stars


Features
  • 0% interest on purchases made over the first 27 months
  • 0% interest on balance transfers for the first 3 months (but a 3% fee applies)
  • Up to 7,500 bonus Nectar points over first 2 months


Our Bottom Line

The Sainsbury’s Purchase Credit Card is a solid option for those looking for a long introductory 0% period for purchases. The card does have a balance transfer offer as well, giving users 0% interest on balances transferred from other cards. However this is only three months and carries a 3% fee.

Full Sainsbury’s Bank Purchase Credit Card review

Representative APR (variable):

20.90%

0% Purchase length:

27 Months


HSBC Matched Credit Card

Good for: 0% interest on purchases and balance transfers

Our Rating:

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3.8 stars


Features
  • 0% interest on purchases made over the first 18 months
  • 0% interest on balance transfers for the first 18 months (but a 2.99% fee applies)
  • Discounts and rewards with Visa Offers and home&away


Our Bottom Line

HSBC’s Matched Credit Card is a consideration for those looking for a solid combination of 0% purchase and balance-transfer offer. The 18 months is shorter than some competitors, but that’s still gives you a solid 0% period. The balance-transfer offer comes with a 2.99% fee, which isn’t ideal, but you get 18 months of 0% interest there too. There is a rewards programme, Visa Offers, and a discount programme, HSBC’s home&away, but you have to search for offers relevant to you.

Full HSBC Matched Credit Card review coming soon!

Representative APR (variable):

22.90%

0% Purchase length:

18 Months

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