Finding the right credit card for you can be a difficult choice that throws up many question. We’ve captured those below all in one place.
1. What is a credit card?
A credit card is a small plastic card with a magnetic strip that is issued by a bank or other financial institution. It authorises card holders to purchase services and goods on credit.
2. What kinds of credit cards are available?
There are many kinds of credit cards available, but they break down into two different main kinds. Charge cards allow you to charge items to your account but expect that you will pay off your full balance each month, Credit cards also allow you to charge items to your account, but let you pay for your purchases over time and charge you interest on the outstanding balance.
3. What’s the best kind of credit card?
There’s no single answer to that question, because it depends entirely on your circumstances. Only you can decide whether you’re better off with a low interest card, one that offers cashback or rewards, or some combination of those. In general, most people prefer a credit card that offers a low APR – but that may not be the best choice for someone who pays their balance in full each month.
4. What is an APR?
APR stands for annual percentage rate. Credit card companies make their money in many different ways. One of those ways is by charging you interest on the money that you borrow to buy things. The annual percentage rate is the percentage of your outstanding balance that you’ll be charged in interest charges. If your APR is 12%, for instance, you’ll pay 12% interest per year on