How To Choose Between 2 Credit Cards And Decide Which To Apply For?

Doing a credit card comparison can be a tedious endeavor. There are so many offers that it is hard to choose which one is best for your budget. A credit card calculator can help you choose by showing you how much you will actually spend on interest fees.

The best way to do a credit card comparison is to use a credit card calculator. These calculators are easy to use and widely available online. You can figure out how much you will spend on interest with each credit card and how long it would take you to pay off a debt. This is a great option if you know you have upcoming expenses or when you have an idea of how much you would spend on your credit cards each month. The calculator does all the work for you so all you need to do is choose the card that is the most budget friendly.

• For example let’s compare two low interest credit cards. The St.George Vertigo MasterCard currently has a standard rate of 13.24% p.a.. Using the credit card calculator if you spend $500 on your card and pay $50 a month toward your bill it will take you 11 months to pay it off. In those 11 months you will spend an additional $28.80 in interest fees.
• If you choose another card that has a higher interest rate of just 21.49% p.a. you can easily see how much more you will spend by calculating the interest. In the same amount of time, 11 months you will spend $51.49 on interest fees. That is a significant difference in cash, considering it is only about seven more points in interest.

Of course, whenever you do a credit card comparison you also have to take into account the fees that are charged for each card. These include application fees, annual fees, and any other account maintenance fees associated with your card. You should also note the interest on balance transfers if that is something you plan to use. You might also want to look at the value of any rewards program and the rewards that are offered. It may be worth spending a bit extra in interest if the rewards are worth the cost. It is always best to avoid interest fees at all by only spending what you can afford to pay off each month on your credit card.

The best way to do a credit card comparison is to first understand your own spending habits. Then you can begin calculating interest charges based on the reality of what you will spend. Once you find a card that suits your needs and saves you money, exercise restraint and only spend what you can afford.

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			Interest Rate (p.a.)	Balance Transfer Rate (p.a.)	Annual fee	Cash Advance Rate (p.a.)
	Westpac Low Rate Card - 0% Offer	A credit card with a low rate offer on both balance transfers and purchases, plus a low annual fee.	0% for 6 months (reverts to 13.49% )	0% for 6 months	$45	21.49%
	Citibank Clear Platinum Card	Competitive interest rate on purchases and balance transfers offer.	11.99%	2.9% for 12 months	$99	21.74%
	St George Vertigo	Take advantage of this great offer from St.George with a low rate on purchases and a low balance transfer offer.	13.24%	0.99% for 12 months	$55	21.49%
	ANZ Platinum Credit Card	An introductory interest rate offer on balance transfers and purchases, plus a $0 first year annual fee.	0% for 6 months (reverts to 19.24% )	0% for 6 months	$0 annual fee for the first year( $87 thereafter)	20.99%