Credit Cards - What is an APR?

 
 
 

Below we have outlined the most common questions asked about credit cards.
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What is a credit card?
What is an APR?
What is a credit check?
What happens if I am late to make a repayment or can’t repay a debt?
Which credit card should I choose?
Where can I get a credit card?
What is section 75?
Can/Should I use my card abroad?
What if someone steals my card?

What is an APR?

The Annual Percentage Rate, or APR, is what you are charged for borrowing money. This takes into account the interest rate, the amount you pay back on top of the loan, and other fees.  

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