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Nowadays at least one credit card is held by most people. Credit cards have become an active form of transaction payments whether in store or online. Getting a credit card is easy but the a suitable one is not.
The best tip on credit cards would be to check the fine print, especially on charges. Some credit card companies charge large amounts of penalty fees and excess cash withdrawal charges. It is best to try not to take out any cash advances as credit card companies tend to charge the most fees on this.

Try and pay off the balance in full if you can as you will save money on interest If you are getting a credit card for its rewards, use it for your daily expenses and have another lower interest card saved away for financial emergency situations. If you have are paying higher interest on one credit card (say 20% APR) try getting a lower rate credit card (typically 9%) and take out cash advances to pay off the other higher rate credit card. This will save you some money.

If you are worried about your credit rating it is always best to get a credit check before applying for a credit card.
Companies find different ways to lure people into applying for credit cards and they may offer introductory rates at 0% for six months but the charges can become substantial after the introductory period and it is always best to check with the company and make sure you read the terms and conditions before applying.
Usually credit cards are either Visa or Mastercard and can carry around 9% APR for good credit rated individuals. However for individuals with bad or poor credit ratings there are alternative credit cards available which may charge a higher APR of around 30%.

Which credit card to chose can be a daunting task as nearly all major retailers, banks and building societies offer credit cards with variable terms and benefits.

Credit card applications can be made online with instant decisions. The credit limit would depend on you income and credit rating but you should always compare deals and offers using popular  credit card comparison sites such as moneysupermarket.com, gocompare.com and totallymoney.com.
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