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Zero interest credit cards have a
low APR or a low introductory APR. Low interest rate credit cards can be a
good choice for people who leave an outstanding balance running on their
credit cards.
Zero interest credit
cards can also help save money by reducing interest and finance charges.
Consumers who carry an outstanding balance on a credit card
with a high interest rate could benefit by applying for a zero interest credit
card for balance transfers. Balance transfer cards allow you to transfer a balance from an existing high interest credit card to a low
APR interest rate credit card.
Some zero interest cards offer
merchandise rewards on items such as toys, DVDs, clothing, jewelry, household
items, travel rewards, theme park tickets, hotel stays and even cruises. There are cards that offer a 0% introductory APR on purchases and
balance transfers for up to 12 months, a high credit limit and no annual fees.
Look for benefits like purchase protection, smart card
technology, discounts at certain merchants and retailers, a year-end financial
statement, and various travel and emergency assistance services.
Some
credit
card companies offer zero interest credit
cards for
consumers with bad credit. Spending within your limits will lead re establishing your
credit raitng. These credit card companies usually do not run credit checks and avoid turndowns.
There is usually no application fee involved. Payments made on time
are reported to one or more than one major credit bureaus on a regular basis.
An advantage that works in consumers favor is the 0% introductory offers. By using
the introductory offer consumers can virtually by goods and pay them off without
any interest being charged if payments are made in full during the introduction.
However, this not how it usually works and that is why credit card companies are
in business.
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