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Options For The Best Credit Card  by: David Riewe Consumers who want to maximize their options on a credit card should first find out all the terms and related costs associated with a particular card. For those who feel that the best credit card is one that is low-rate and no-frills, they should determine if the card has annual charges, as no-frills users do not need to pay such fees. Some upscale prestige cards, air-mile credit cards and similar rewards packages collect annual fees in exchange for perks, services and other rewards. The definition of a best credit card varies depending on personal preference. Individuals currently have many options available in the market, including instant approval cards, cash back credit cards, low-interest credit cards and prepaid debit cards. The percentage rate (APR) is another crucial element users must weigh before signing up for what they feel is the best credit card in the market, particularly those with balances, as lower interest rates mean lower payments for carriage and substantial savings. For fixed-rate cards, owners can expect interest rates to be more stable – a credit card on 12.99% interest is likely to remain at that level for a relatively longer period of time compared to a variable card. However, holders decided on securing the best credit card should be aware that even fixed-rate terms could change, although card companies are required by law to issue a written notice for any rate adjustment at least 15 days prior to their affectivity. Variable-card customers need to know if their plans feature minimum APRs, or ‘floors’ – the lowest-possible levels that interest rates could fall to, inclusive of any adjustment by the US Federal Reserve. A Bankrate.com poll indicated floors for 24% of variable-rate issuers surveyed, with 75% of that group already at minimum APRs through October 2001. This means that the interest rate on these cards will only go up in the future. How long or short a grace period is for settling balances is another factor that customers seeking the best credit card should consider. Since interest charges kick in when the grace period lapses, a company offering longer grace periods means a more extended time for users to settle outstanding obligations without paying interest before their next card purchases are penalized. Individuals seeking the best credit card deal should also be aware of all penalty policies covering missed payments, purchases exceeding the limit or balance transfers. First USA and other providers have a $35 ceiling for such transfers, while Citibank has a $50 cap. About The Author David Riewe is a Publisher and Online Marketer. Visit his Credit Resources Blog Below: http://www.push-button-online-income.com/creditcards/ This article was posted on November 21, 2005   Read More Articles from the "Business and Finance" Category: 10 Tips For Long Term Client Retention by Dr. Rachna D. Jain Success Tip #8 - Effective Communication Leads to Business Success by Ike Krieger Make the Most of Your Mentoring Relationships by Judith Lindenberger Power Up Your Performance! 6 Sure-fire Strategies by Colleen Kettenhofen Developing A Referral-Based Mindset by Paul McCord Organizational Culture Change: Is It Really Worth the Effort? by Mike Beitler Unsecured Loans: Asset-Free Money Available To Borrowers by Carmen Cortez Millionaire Success In Five Years - Part 1 by Nicola Cairncross When the Small Stuff Matters in Home-Based Business by Laurie Hayes Financial Prosperity with Streamline Cash Flow by Ron Settler << Back to "Business And Finance" Index

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