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Bad and Good Credit Cards

With so many good credit cards available these days, it can be an overwhelming task to choose one. Read on for some of the facts and what to look for with credit cards.

In your mailbox. On television. On the Internet. There are countless advertisements for various credit cards everywhere, each touting to be the best on the market. The good news is that with so many available, it truly is a “buyer’s market” when it comes to this convenient and indispensable financial tool. What should you look for with credit cards that will make your choice easier?

The answer to what to look for in a credit card lies in how you plan to use your credit card and what you want back from it. This should drive your decision on whether to choose a lower Annual Percentage Rate (APR) card, or a card with a points program that gives you the flexibility to choose how you redeem your points, whether it be for cash back, miles on a specific airline, or a variety of other rewards.

If you plan to make a major purchase, or need to increase your spending power for the holidays and want to pay back the balance over time, look for the card offering the lowest APR. Most credit cards come with an introductory APR, some as low as 0%, a convenient option for those who want to transfer a balance on a credit card from a higher rate to a lower rate. Be sure to check how long the introductory period lasts, and what the rate goes to after it ends. The lower the rate after the introductory period, the more you will save on finance charges in the long run as you pay down your balance.

In other hand is possible to obtain no credit check credit card. It’s almost impossible these days to go through life without a credit card. Many times you cannot even write a check or cash one without a major credit card. You have to have one to rent a vehicle. Some airlines require a credit card to make flight reservations. Even shopping on the Internet in many cases requires a credit card. Even if you have bad credit you can still obtain a credit card.

There are many companies, which are offering credit cards with no credit check. These are called secured credit cards or debit credit cards. The concept is simple. The company requires you to open a bank account with a small deposit. This can be anywhere from $50 to $200 or more. Some companies allow you to deposit as much as $1,000. The credit limit for the credit card is equal to the amount of the deposit. This helps you in more than one way.

You can never go over your spending limit. The money is always there to repay the credit card should you have to default on the card payments. If you do make the payments on time, the lender will report your payment status to the credit reporting agencies. This can help with your credit file. Missing or late payments will also be reported.

Many local banks and lending institutions offer the secured credit card. No credit check is performed in order to be approved. You simply fill out the forms and make the deposit. You cannot withdraw the money while you still have the credit card. Many times, when you have had the account in good standing for a set time, usually a year, the card transfers to a revolving charge account. The secured cards also carry with them an interest charge, a yearly fee, or both.

August 5, 2008 | In Debt