0 Annual Fee Cards - What Are They?
A no annual fee credit card means that no fee is charged each year for the use of the card. This is perfect for the occasional credit card user as you won’t be charged for simply owning a credit card if you aren’t using it much. While the interest rates might be a little higher, if you pay the card balance on time you won’t be charged interest so this is a worthy trade off.
How to choose the best No Annual Fee Option?
Choosing a no annual fee credit card is largely dependent on the other costs and features of the card. If you are never charged interest it doesn’t matter how high that interest rate may be. If you expect to occasionally pay interest then consider the cost of the expected interest charge compared to the cost of an annual fee.
How to avoid the Biggest Mistake
The biggest mistake people make with a no annual fee credit card is using it as an everyday card. No annual fee cards often have larger interest rates than low interest rate credit cards. Therefore if you use it frequently but don’t pay the balance on time, the interest charges may end up higher than the annual fee you saved on paying in the first place.
No Annual Fee Credit Cards - Frequently Asked Questions
A no annual fee credit card is one which comes with an annual fee of $0. An annual fee is charged each year, so in this case there is $0 fee each year, or for the life of the card – unless the issuer was to change the terms and conditions in the future.
These cards will give you one year without charging an annual fee, but you should expect a fee to appear on the first statement of the second year you have the card – i.e. after you have had the card for 12 months.
No annual fee credit cards may come with an interest free period, and this is usually up to 44 days or up to 55 days, and some cards have odd numbers of interest free days.
Interest may be charged from the date your statement is prepared, or from the date you made a purchase (check the card’s terms and conditions to find out which).
After your next statement is issued, if you have not paid off the whole purchase amount for the previous period, interest will be charged on that purchase.
Remember that payment may sometimes take up to 2-3 business days, so keep this in mind and make sure it reaches the credit card before the payment due date.
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The no annual fee card was designed for people who do not carry a credit card debt. Because of their structure, these cards might not suit someone who is looking for a lower interest rate so they can pay down credit card debt more quickly. Balance transfer credit cards exist for that purpose, as the banks compete for new business by offering a lower rate to non-existing customers with debt to pay off.
Banks designed no annual fee credit cards for occasional or one-off use by customers who have no existing credit card debt. That is their main purpose. They are a convenient way of paying, or for use in an emergency.
People in this situation don’t have to be concerned about the interest rate they will be charged on purchases, and don’t want added features with their credit card. They don’t plan on carrying a balance.
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