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Credit Card Interest Rates

Just sent the following to my bank:
Hi,
I keep getting messages from HSBC about the interest
rates dropping on my savings accounts.
e.g. "The Bank of England have reduced the Base Rate by
1.50%. Following this, we have changed the rate of interest you..."
I was just wondering when I am going to get a similar email
saying that the interest rate on my credit card will be
dropping in line with the Bank of England base Rate?
Thanks
What do you think the reply will be? :rolleyes:

Comments

  • latecomer
    latecomer Posts: 4,331 Forumite
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    I think they will either ignore it or give you a very long winded explanation which could have been summarised by the word "never" :p
  • exel1966
    exel1966 Posts: 5,098 Forumite
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    elliotj wrote: »
    Just sent the following to my bank:
    Hi,
    I keep getting messages from HSBC about the interest
    rates dropping on my savings accounts.
    e.g. "The Bank of England have reduced the Base Rate by
    1.50%. Following this, we have changed the rate of interest you..."
    I was just wondering when I am going to get a similar email
    saying that the interest rate on my credit card will be
    dropping in line with the Bank of England base Rate?
    Thanks
    What do you think the reply will be? :rolleyes:


    Variable credit card rates are not based upon/linked to the BOE base rate so NO you won't get a similar e-mail or even a reply possibly.

    Rates are based upon other factors such as what the competion offers, how you manage your account, what you ask for, how much they can get away with whilst still having customers !!
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