There are various low-interest credit-card-providing banks contending with each other for a piece of the market today. This alone is indicative of the fact that the burden of benefit has in no way changed from the bank to the customer with this facility. Some of the banks providing such a facility are, however, quite transparent about their terms and give the user a change for personal evaluation. To truly benefit from any of them, however, the necessary game plan should be to pay off outstanding dues well ahead of the expiration of the initial low/zero interest periods. HSBC offers a low-rate credit card that charges 0% interest for up to twelve months and interest rates from 10.49% upward thereafter. Among the available choices, these would appear to be one of the most advantageous. CitiBank is also among the preferred low-interest credit card providers, as are American Express, ANZ and Chase Bank. Which is the most suitable depends on various factors, not the least of which are the users spending habits and regular monthly expenses, existing credit debts and how long would they take to be paid off, add-on benefits such as cash back facilities, utility value of online payment facilities, travel-related bonuses (of advantage only to those who travel frequently), and whether or not the facility of balance transfer exists with the offer. It is generally understood that low interest credit cards that charge a fixed rate allow for more accurate long-term financial planning and management than those who do not. The most suitable one for any customer remains a matter of personal research. |
