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		<title>0 APR Credit Card  Truths and Traps</title>
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If you are struggling with ever-increasing credit card debt, a 0 APR credit card could be the magic wand for you. There are a number of 0 APR credit cards in the marketplace. These 0 Interest credit cards offer cardholders zero percent on new purchases and certain 0 APR credit card offers also allow balance transfers, lowering the interest burden even further.</p>
<p>The Truth About 0 APR Credit Cards</p>
<p>These types of 0 APR credit cards are offered by popular credit card lenders including American Express, Citibank, Chase, HSBC, and Discover. These cards have many benefits to offer if you have a good to excellent credit rating.</p>
<p>Keep in mind, that the zero percent offered with these cards is not permanent. It is an introductory rate and is typically offered for ninety days to as long as 12 months. At the end of the interest-free or zero percent periods, cardholders will have to pay a higher ongoing interest rate. Generally, these rates could vary between 10 % &#8211; 14% and sometimes can be as high as 24%.</p>
<p>A 0 APR credit card is ideal when you want to purchase something expensive but cannot find another way to finance it. There will be no interest charges for the in and you will have the introductory buffer period to pay off the expense. But buyer beware &#8230; make sure you can pay the purchase off before the introductory APR expires.</p>
<p>Most 0 Interest credit cards allow balance transfers from your existing higher interest cards and many will waive the transfer fees. This is one of the best methods to pay off debts at a faster rate, leading to substantial savings on the interest charges incurred.</p>
<p>It is possible that a single credit card can have multiple APRs including the following:<br />
1)  One APR for balance transfers, one for purchases, and one for cash advances  the APR normally would be higher for cash advances compared to balance transfers and purchases.<br />
2) Tiered APRs  Different APR levels can be assigned for different account balance levels or tiers, e.g., 15% for balances between $1 &#8211; $500 and 17% for balances higher than $500, etc..<br />
3) Introductory APR  0 APR as the introductory offer and a higher rate upon expiration of the introductory period.<br />
4) Penalty APR  A penalty APR rate may apply if you are late with your payments.</p>
<p>The Traps to Watch Out For:<br />
A 0 APR credit card is an attractive proposition, and often is too tempting an offer to resist. However, it is essential to be informed about the often-untold catches in these lucrative offers.</p>
<p>1.  The 0 APR is a Limited Time Offer  In general, the 0 APR offered is only for a limited period. The period could vary from 3 months to 12 months. This implies that purchases made during this period will not attract any interest. You need to be cautious about the expiry period and remember to pay off before the period ends inorder to avoid hefty interest charges.</p>
<p>2.  Once the introductory period is over, the 0 APR credit card may have a ridiculously high interest rate like 20% or higher.</p>
<p>3.  On-Time Payment  Most of these 0 Interest credit cards require you to pay the minimum payment on time every month during the introductory period. Late payments will result in penalties that include shifting the remaining balance to a much higher APR.</p>
<p>4.  Complete Payment  Certain 0 APR cards require you to pay off the balance entirely before the expiration period of the introductory offer.  If not, the default high interest rate could be applied to the entire balance. Ensure that you understand these credit card terms clearly.</p>
<p>5.  Applicability of the 0 APR  Most of the 0 Interest cards offer the 0 APR on new purchases and balance transfers in the introductory period. However, there are some cards that offer 0 APR on balance transfers only with higher applicable APR&#8217;s on new purchases.</p>
<p>6.  Other Fees  Some credit card companies compensate the 0 APR by charging high annual fees or transfer fees on balance transfers.</p>
<p>7.  Cap on Balance Transfer  Certain cards may have a cap or limit on the balance transfer amount. This means that the 0 APR will apply only for the amount within the cap limit and anything more will be charged the default higher APR.</p>
<p>While it may be an attractive offer to go for 0 APR credit cards, it may not be a wise decision in certain scenarios.  So, before you seriously consider a 0 APR credit card, it is essential to compute credit balances, interest rates, and your pay off capability. Read the terms and conditions carefully to avoid credit traps.  Understanding the fine print could have substantial savings apart from trouble free credit rating.</p>

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<p>In the financial industry, the number zero can be something thats either totally goodor totally bad. As for 0 APR credit cards, companies are primarily cashing in peoples interest for 0% interest (pun intended). But is everything good and nothing bad about 0 APR credit cards?</p>
<p>The Advantages of Using a 0 APR Credit Card</p>
<p>Balance Transfer  You can make use of your new 0 APR credit card as a way of reducing payment for your other credit card debts. You can do this by transferring the balance of your old credit cards to the new one. Of course, make sure that you do get to pay off your debt within the allotted time!</p>
<p>Saving on Purchases  Of course, the most obvious benefit in having a 0 APR credit card is being able to purchase anything for zero interest. You can even opt to pay the minimum amount required for several months if you wish, just as long as you do settle your credit card bills before the promotional period ends.</p>
<p>The Disadvantages of Using a 0 APR Credit Card<br />
If youre not careful with the way you swipe your 0 APR credit card, your latest plastic money might just be your downfall.</p>
<p>Zero isnt Forever  No-interest-offers dont last forever; when the promotional period ends, your card will just be like any other credit card in which youll be required to pay standard interest rates once more. It could even be worse if your 0% ends up with an interest rate thats twice as much as what youre paying for your other credit cards.</p>
<p>No to Balance Transfer  You might belatedly realize that your intention of balance transfer is actually not allowed. Or, it could charge you with very high processing fees before you can be allowed to transfer the balance of your old credit card to your new one. To prevent this from happening, you should read the terms and conditions carefully before applying for a 0 interest credit card.</p>
<p>High Penalties  Many 0 APR cards charge you high penalties if youre a delinquent payer. Worse, they can even cancel the zero interest offer at the slightest infraction you commit.</p>
<p>Uncontrollable Swiping  Many individuals, upon getting their hands on their new 0 APR credit cards, are struck with swiping fever and end up shopping more than they need and certainly more than they can afford.</p>
<p>Tips for Choosing and Using a 0 APR Credit Card<br />
No credit card is perfect. You need not feel bad just because you now know the limitations and problems you might face when using a 0 APR credit card. With the right attitude, youll still be able to take full advantage of a 0 APR credit card without having to suffer any of its disadvantages.</p>
<p>READ the terms and conditions carefully. Know what its interest rate would be when the promotional period ends. Know if youre allowed to make balance transfers and what repercussions youd face if you unintentionally fail in paying on time.</p>
<p>CHOOSE the 0 APR credit card that best fits your needs and budget.</p>
<p>DISCIPLINE is the key to beating the temptation of overspending. If you really want to indulge yourself with your new credit card, at least make purchases that are necessary, useful, and will last for a long time.</p>
<p>Hope you enjoy yourself with your new credit card!</p>

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If you are looking for a new credit card then obviously 0% interest credit cards hold a lot of appeal for you. Anything at 0% interest nowadays grabs everyone&#8217;s attention, for that matter! But as far as these 0% interest credit card offers go, there is a lot of subtle dodging that credit [...]]]></description>
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If you are looking for a new credit card then obviously 0% interest credit cards hold a lot of appeal for you. Anything at 0% interest nowadays grabs everyone&#8217;s attention, for that matter! But as far as these 0% interest credit card offers go, there is a lot of subtle dodging that credit card companies and bank card issuers engage in to ensure you catch the bait.</p>
<p>So just go ahead and admit it. You are hooked.  The 0% APR credit cards ad that you just saw in the brochure attached in the morning newspaper has piqued your interest.  But seriously &#8230; are these 0% interest credit cards for real? </p>
<p>The truth is they are and they are not.  There are cards that live up to the promise of a 0% APR credit card, but the truth is that this 0% interest does not last long. It might just be an initial gimmick to get you to subscribe to the card offer and once youre a cardholder, you have the 0% APR for just a limited time (3 months, 6 months, or if youre very lucky 12 months) before they start charging you a higher rate of interest.  The credit card game is truly an interesting one to watch, but not if you are the suffering player.  Read on to know what you can do to make sure you are not the sufferer.</p>
<p>Understanding 0% APR Credit Cards</p>
<p>Yes, 0% APR credit cards do, in fact, hold a lot of enticement. But here is what you must do when you find a 0% APR card that has gotten your attention.  Pay attention to the following: </p>
<p>1)  How long the no-interest period will last?<br />
2)  Can you transfer other balances at the 0% rate?<br />
3)  What will the APR be after the introductory period ends? </p>
<p>When you are done assessing these factors, you can properly compare all of the interest credit card options available.</p>
<p>The Luxuries of Owning a 0% APR Credit Card</p>
<p>If youve already accumulated a huge debt on your previous credit cards, theres good news for you. A 0% APR credit card can benefit consumers bad credit histories in a big way, if (and that&#8217;s a big if) they can get approved for the card offer itself.  That being said, a 0% APR credit offer allows cardholders to drastically cut down the interest being incurred on existing debt while it can also help consolidate debts on other outstanding high APR card balances. There are typically balance transfer fees associated with this type of consolidation, but if your credit is sufficient enough, you might be able to avoid fees altogether.</p>
<p>Pitfalls of 0 Interest Credit Cards</p>
<p>1)  Most 0% interest credit cards offer 0% interest or no interest only for a limited amount of time, which varies between 6 to 12 months. </p>
<p>2)  If youre thinking of transferring balances from high interest credit cards, some of these cards might not even allow you to do so during the introductory 0% offer period. </p>
<p>3)  Some 0% interest credit cards might also charge very high balance transfer fees. </p>
<p>4)  Some of these cards also carry very high penalties for late payments and<br />
automatically switch you to a much higher variable APR after incurring even a single late payment. </p>
<p>5)  Some 0% APR credit cards charge a very high interest rate after the introductory (read honeymoon) period.</p>
<p>Yes, the picture is definitely not all rosy, even though you can most definitely save money on interest charges by using 0% interest credit cards judiciously.  If cardholders fail to pay off their card balances prior to the introductory offer expiration, if they fail to make payments on time, or generally disregard their credit responsibilities, these credit cards can end up costing consumers significantly more than most will anticipate.</p>

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<p>When it comes to 0% APR credit cards, you may be wondering how you can take full advantage of these offers. There are many f them out there, actually. The ability to offer this service is usually something of a ploy though. To get you into their card products, card issuers may offer 0% APR abilities as an introductory. Yet, even if this is only an introductory offer, you can still find these benefits to be rather rewarding. If you take a few minute to consider what is out there, you may see that you qualify and can benefit from these 0 interest credit cards.</p>
<p>What Are They?</p>
<p>The first thing for you to do is to understand what 0% APR credit cards actually are. Having this card will allow you to use credit without any interest accumulating on the amount that you have borrowed. Any fees including annual fees will still apply, but this amount of money is not something that you have to worry about having a 25% interest rate charge on top of, at least, not at first.</p>
<p>The 0% APR credit card is offered strictly as an introductory rate. It is never offered for the life of the card or even for an extended amount of time beyond say, 12 months. You will most certainly have this 0% interest for just a limited time. Sometimes it is just a few months, other times it can be as long 15 months for some of the longer, extended introductory APR offers. The goal that you should have is to take full advantage of this offer within the timeframe of the introductory offer and consider how it can benefit you.</p>
<p>Your Benefits</p>
<p>First off, you should look very closely at the particulars of each 0% APR credit cards offer that you are considering. Ask yourself the following questions:</p>
<p>* How long does the card offer keep this introductory rate?</p>
<p>* What is the ongoing APR after that introductory period is over?</p>
<p>* Is this an APR that you can live with, especially if you are a cardholder that tends to carry large card balances?</p>
<p>* Are there other fees that you should take into consideration, such as an annual fee?</p>
<p>* How well does this compare to your current credit cards?</p>
<p>* How well does it compare overall to the other offers you are considering?</p>
<p>Since all credit card offers are a bit different, make sure you read the details before you just accept any offer out there.</p>
<p>Your benefits come in when you can take what is being offered to you, in this case a 0% APR credit card, and use it to your advantage to save money, and in some instances, a lot of money. Lets say that you currently have a credit card that you have a 25% APR on, which is considered anything but cheap. Now, you are looking to find a way to lower the amount but the lender wont offer a drop in the APR (you should always call and ask for your current lender to lower your APR!) One thing that you should also do is determine if your 0% APR credit card offer applies to purchase, balance transfers or both. If the introductory rate only applies to balance transfers, you should move your outstanding balances to the new account, and ultimately pay it off before the introductory period ends. If the introductory APR applies only to new purchases, you should use this new card<br />
strictly for all new purchases while continuing to pay down the balances on your higher APR cards. And if the 0% introductory APR applies to both purchases and balance transfers, you should centralize all of your card activity around this card for the entirety of the introductory period.</p>
<p>The key to any of these credit card strategies is an aggressive card balance repayment plan that minimizes the compounding effect of high APR finance charges. If you let your card balances continue to roll over, you are likely to end up paying just as much, if not much more, on the credit card anyway. Yet, those six months or more of no interest can be a true blessing to those that pay down their balances aggressively within the timeframe of the introductory period.</p>

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I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;ve seen direct mail offers, promotional brochures and Internet ads announcing:</p>
<p>&#8220;0% APR credit cards. Limited time offer. Apply today!&#8221;</p>
<p>You can&#8217;t beat that for a credit card. That&#8217;s just like buying something with cash. A great deal, especially if you don&#8217;t have cash on hand. But you may be wondering, &#8220;How can the credit card companies and banks make money if they aren&#8217;t charging interest?&#8221; Well, read on to find out whether or not these 0% APR credit card offers are just pulling your leg.</p>
<p>Deal Or No Deal</p>
<p>Every time you buy something using 0% APR credit cards, you pay absolutely no finance charges or interest rate charges on your entire credit card balance. Just think&#8230; you can refurnish your home, pay for your child&#8217;s college tuition or go out on a spending spree without paying a penny more.</p>
<p>However, most 0% APR credit cards offer only &#8220;introductory rates&#8221; at 0%. This low rate may be limited to a specific time period, such as 3 months or as long as a year. In addition, 0% APR credit cards often allow you to transfer balances (up to a specific amount) from another credit card to take advantage of the zero interest deal. Once the introductory rate period ends, then the APR can go through the roof.</p>
<p>Okay, so maybe you can&#8217;t get 0% interest into eternity. But, if you play your card right, you can still reap the benefits of these unique offers. </p>
<p>Making Zero Interest Work For You</p>
<p>You may already have several credit cards and can&#8217;t imagine what you&#8217;d do with another. After all&#8230; personal finance experts advise against having too many credit cards. Before getting a 0% APR credit card ask yourself, &#8220;What is the APR on my credit cards?&#8221; and &#8220;Do I carry a balance on my cards from month to month?&#8221;</p>
<p>The average interest rate for credit cards is around 14%. On the low end, you may have a card that charges as little as 5% interest, whereas cards for those with bad credit or no credit can be a whopping 29%. Retail credit cards tend to have a high interest rate around 19%, even if you have A1 credit. If the interest rates on your cards are up into the teens, then you definitely need to consider other options (a 0% APR credit card), unless you pay off your balances on a monthly basis.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t throw money out the window and into the pockets of the credit card companies. If you have high interest cards and pay only the minimum balance, then it can take years to pay off. $1000 spent could nearly double to almost $2000 by the time it&#8217;s paid off. The best thing to do is transfer the balance to a 0% APR credit cards.</p>
<p>Where To Find 0% APR Credit Cards</p>
<p>If you have good credit, chances are you&#8217;ve already been bombarded with mail offers. You might even find these special values available through organizations you belong to or companies that you do business with regularly. Other sources include your local banks and credit unions. And don&#8217;t forget to search the Internet. It&#8217;s a great place to comparison shop for numerous credit cards. Keep in mind that you usually need to have good credit to qualify for a 0% APR Credit Card.</p>
<p>0% APR credit cards allow you to avoid finance charges altogether. If you are in debt, this is especially helpful in that you can pay down your balance much more quickly. But be sure you don&#8217;t end up in a situation where you transfer balances from one card only to fill the old card back up again with new purchases. If you&#8217;ve been thinking about making a large purchase but don&#8217;t yet have the funds and don&#8217;t want to take out a loan, then a 0% APR credit card will be like paying cash. Just be sure to pay off your balance before the introductory rate ends and finance charges begin.</p>

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What Is A 0% APR Credit Card?   Many of us have heard about them, but has anyone every explained 0% APR credit cards to you?  Well, for starters, the APR or annual percentage rate is the rate of interest credit card companies charge on outstanding payments. The amount you are charged depends not only on the rate of interest, but also on the method of calculation of rates of interest. 0% APR credit cards are credit cards that charge you no interest on credit, for a specified period of time. The best 0% APR credit cards offer 0% APRs to customers for up to 12 months. After 12 months the credit card issuer charges you at the normal rate. The card issuer assumes a risk by offering you interest free credit for such an extended period. They balance that risk by offering 0% APR credit cards to only customers with the best credit.</p>
<p>What Determines Your Credit?</p>
<p>Your credit depends on a number of factors. Your credit score, also known as the FICO score is widely used as a credit rating for Americans. Since your credit rating will determine whether you are issued a 0% APR credit card, knowing what goes into the score helps a great deal. Your credit score is determined based on five parameters. The most important among these parameters is your current debt and your history of repayment of debt.</p>
<p>The other three parameters for calculation of credit score are the length of your credit history, amount of new credit and types of credit used. Based on these five parameters, the individual is given a score ranging from 300 to 850. This is indicative of the credit worthiness of the person at a particular point of time. People with credit scores above 770 usually qualify for a 0% APR credit card. However scores above 700 are also considered good.  0% APR credit cards typically require, at a minimum, very good credit and often will require excellent credit.</p>
<p>One method used by customers to avoid interest is balance transfer credit cards. It is possible to shift from a credit card that charges interest to a 0% APR credit card using a balance transfer, provided you have the requisite credit. Once the introductory period of the card expires, people often shift to other 0% APR credit cards using the balance transfer method. Doing this however harms your credit rating and can hurt your prospects of receiving good credit in the future. </p>
<p>Prudence Pays</p>
<p>It is good to be informed of clauses like the universal default clause. This clause states that if you default on your payments to one creditor, for example a bank, it affects your credit rating and can increase the rate of interest you are charged elsewhere. Responsible vendors realize that informed customers make for the best customers in the long run. </p>
<p>0% APR credit cards sometimes come topped with other offers. You can find a variety credit card offers online that come at 0% APR from the best companies. Choose the 0% APR card that makes the most sense financially and functionally. And always try to maintain you good credit rating that got you your 0% APR credit card in the first place.</p>

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Low interest credit cards are available as alternatives to those with middle-of-the-road to very high interest rates. If you have a credit card with a high interest rate anywhere from 17% to 24% or higher, then you may not realize that it is costing you hundreds and even thousands of dollars every year in interest alone. Once you understand your credit and how it is impacting your debt situation, you will see how low interest or even 0% APR credit cards can be a much better solution.</p>
<p>Gather Your Statements</p>
<p>Collect your statements for all high and low interest credit cards. Include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, department stores, retailers, grocers and any other revolving accounts. For each bill, make a record of the total balance, minimum payment amount and interest rate. You might also want to include your estimated monthly payment (if it&#8217;s more or less than the minimum) and the monthly finance charge. </p>
<p>Compare Cards</p>
<p>If you compare the numbers for each card, you will be able to see which ones are costing you the most money. The higher the APR and the higher the balance, the more you will end up paying in interest in the long run. And, if you only pay small amounts of what you owe, you can go on paying for over 20 years. Now you can see the benefit of having a low interest credit card.</p>
<p>Categorize Your Debt</p>
<p>Once you&#8217;ve figured out which are the low interest credit cards and which are high, you need to categorize them from highest to lowest. Then reorder them, if necessary, based on the estimated amount of interest you would pay for the entire year. In other words, if you have a high rate card with a low balance, the overall interest may be less than a low interest credit card with a very high balance. This step will help you to focus on the cards that are taking the most of your hard earned money.</p>
<p>Negotiate With Your Bank</p>
<p>Before you cut up your plastic or send it through the paper cutter, call you current credit card company. Many consumers don&#8217;t realize it, but companies would rather lower your interest rate than lose your business. Tell them that you&#8217;ve been offered a better deal on a low interest credit card. They may just match that offer, saving you the time and effort used to close and open a new card.</p>
<p>Shop Around For 0% APR Credit Cards </p>
<p>Some banks just won&#8217;t budge. You may have to do some digging to get a low interest credit card. Check online, talk to your local bank and sort through those direct mail offers. Ask your friends, family, co-workers and other acquaintances to learn about the cards they use.</p>
<p>Carefully Read the Fine Print</p>
<p>Many cards look too-good-to-be-true &#8211; 0% interest on transfers, lifetime low rate, frequent flyer miles, insurance benefits, etc. Often times, the offers are just that. 0% offers may only be applied to a limited amount or during a specific time frame. Fixed rates may increase if you so much as miss a single payment and so on. Pay close attention to all terms and policies, making sure to read the fine print. Don&#8217;t accept a low interest credit card until you are sure you understand all that is involved. </p>
<p>Maintain Good Credit</p>
<p>Now you can stop throwing money down the drain. Treasure your low interest or 0% APR credit card and maintain your good credit rating. Pay more than the minimum amounts and don&#8217;t get behind. Just as fast as you were able to lower your APR, it could jump up to astounding numbers.</p>

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0% APR credit cards are an appealing option for frequent shoppers that rely on having a low monthly interest rate when they cannot pay off the entire balance of the credit card in any month. But what you really need to know about 0% APR credit card offers, often times is never discussed.  </p>
<p>For starters, the APR is the commonly-used acronym for &#8220;Annual Percentage Rate,&#8221; which is the annual month-to-month rate that you can expect to get for your credit card balance. Naturally, if you frequently carry your credit card balance over from month-to-month, it is important for you to have a low or even 0% APR credit card.</p>
<p>How it Works</p>
<p>Every credit card company makes money when shoppers use the card, but do not pay off the balance at the end of each month. Because the credit card company has lent shoppers money so that they can make their purchases, the credit card company will charge interest on the balance until the entire balance is paid off. The credit card company has the potential to make a generous profit from the balances of their customers each month. Naturally, as a consumer, having a 0% APR credit card means that your balance is carried over from month-to-month without any charges applied.</p>
<p>Beware of High Interest Rates</p>
<p>It may seem like credit cards actually lose money by investing in a 0% APR credit card promotion. However, the 0% APR credit cards actually help credit card companies find customers. For example, if there is a shopper that has a high APR (some are up to 20%) and he or she is having a hard time paying down the balance of the credit card, the purchaser is in an ideal situation to transfer their balance to a 0% APR credit card for a period in which they can focus on working down their debt. The situation is ideal for someone who is in short-term debt. However, to balance the 0% APR credit cards against the credit card company&#8217;s need to make a profit, as soon as a trial period expires, many credit card companies will increase their rates drastically. As a consumer, you need to read the fine print so that you are aware of the deadlines associated with this change-over.</p>
<p>Where to Find a 0% APR Credit Card</p>
<p>It may seem harder than it really is to find a 0% APR credit card. It&#8217;s advantageous to find a card that doesn&#8217;t require you to pay a month-to-month rate on the unpaid balance. However, credit card companies frequently   enact 0% APR credit card promotional deals, so take a look around for what deals are available to you currently.</p>
<p>0% APR credit cards can make managing your debt very easy. While most of them do not require annual fees, it is important for you to understand what you are agreeing to before you sign a contact with a company. While most 0% APR credit cards eventually increase the rate after a set period of time, the duration of the promotional period varies by company. As with any credit card agreement, a little research and education into the details of a 0% APR credit card can go a long way towards helping you make a decision that can positively effect your finances. Choose wisely!</p>

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The era of 0% APR credit cards is still with us. Yes, you can obtain a spanking new credit card featuring a very low introductory interest rate and take advantage of what amounts to &#8220;free money&#8221; for you for up to one year. You can use your new card to your advantage, but you must be careful that you fully understand how a 0% APR credit card works to order to maximize its effectiveness. I will show you how, so please keep reading for all the informative details! </p>
<p>Soon after the new millennium started, interest rates began to drop to historically low levels. By 2002, loan rates for government funds dipped to just less than one percent, pushing consumer loan rates down with it as well. Credit card providers, seeing a terrific opportunity unfolding, immediately began to offer 0% APR credit cards to new card holders and even extended the offer to their current customers. </p>
<p>Today, interest rates have been climbing for two years, but 0% APR credit card offers are still available to you. Quite frankly, the entire lending business is very competitive and credit card providers are willing to forego interest for up to twelve months in order to get your business. </p>
<p>To maximize the effectiveness of 0% APR credit cards, there are a few things that you must know:</p>
<p>Limited Time Offer. 0% APR credit cards contain an introductory period lasting typically from six to twelve months. This means that anything you charge during that time will not accumulate interest. Go ahead and spread out your payments over several months: If you purchase something for $1000, you can make four equal payments of $250 interest free. Keep earning interest on your savings and let the credit card company fund your purchase! </p>
<p>Transfer Balances and Save Big! Many 0% APR credit card offers will allow you to transfer balances from your existing credit cards to your new card and waive transfer fees. If you owe $3000 on your current credit cards and are paying 19% interest on your balances, you could save nearly $600 in interest payments over twelve month&#8217;s time! </p>
<p>Pay On Time. Do not be lulled into thinking that a 0% APR credit card doesn&#8217;t require monthly payments. If you miss a payment or are late, you could find that your remaining balance is subject to interest charges and penalties as your card shifts to a default rate. Pay on time or kiss your 0% APR credit card rate goodbye! </p>
<p>Pay It All Off. In some cases, you must pay off your balance before the introductory rate period expires. If you don&#8217;t, the default rate kicks in. Make certain that you clearly understand your card&#8217;s terms.</p>
<p>Clearly, a 0% APR credit card has strong advantages for the person seeking to make new purchases as well as someone who wants to transfer their balances. Use a 0% APR credit card to your advantage and put some money back in your pocket!</p>

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A 0% APR credit card is an opportunity for you to cash in on a good amount of savings across the board.  If you are like many, you are realizing that this might be a great way to realize true benefits from a credit card without having to pay much for it.  Yet, there is much more to know about these 0% APR credit cards.  You should take the time necessary to find the right opportunities for your specific needs.  In many cases, this is a great option, if used in the right manner.</p>
<p>What Is 0% APR?</p>
<p>When a company offers you a credit card at a 0% APR, they are basically allowing you to borrow funds for no interest.  There are generally some fees that are associated with the credit offers, but in most cases, you will see that they are still quite an affordable option.  In most cases, the APR that is offered to you will one of two types.  Some credit cards will offer you a standard APR, or annual percentage rate that is the rate you will likely hold for the time that you hold the line of funds.  Others will offer a lower introductory offer.  Normally, a 0% interest credit card is offered for an introductory time period only.</p>
<p>Should You Use It?</p>
<p>If you have the choice between two offers of credit, one with a lower rate than the other, you may be tempted to just go with the lowest offer.  Yet, there is more to it than just that.  In fact, you need to consider what the interest rate will be after the introductory period is over.  For example, if you have two offers, one lower in the six month introductory period than the other, you may be tempted to go with the lowest offer.  Yet, in the long term, that line of credit may have a higher rate.  Determine which offers the best overall ability for you to get what you need in the least expensive manner.</p>
<p>The Benefits Of 0%</p>
<p>Yet, even with that said, there are plenty of benefits of selecting a 0% APR credit card.  For example, if you know that you will be paying off that line of credit quickly, within the introductory period, it is well worth making the switch.  After all, there is not anything better than borrowing money for free.  If you have a credit card currently that has a much higher interest rate, you can save yourself quite a few fees if you do a balance transfer to the 0% APR credit cards as well.  Here, make sure that the rate applies to balance transfers before making the move.</p>
<p>In short, a 0% APR credit card is an opportunity for you to invest in paying less.  To benefit from them, make sure to get all the facts and take the time necessary to compare them.  To find these offers, simply check out the opportunities offered by the lenders.  Most credit card companies do offer some form of introductory rate reduction offer including 0% interest credit cards.</p>

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