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Credit Card Abroad?

lulu984
lulu984 Posts: 394 Forumite
in Credit cards
Does anyone know what credit card would be the best to apply for, to use in America?
I wouldnt be able to pay the card off in full after my holiday, so preferably something with low interest lol

Thanks, im useless at this stuff :confused:

Lulu984 x

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  • CannyJock
    CannyJock Posts: 3,838 Forumite
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    lulu984 wrote: »
    Does anyone know what credit card would be the best to apply for, to use in America?
    I wouldnt be able to pay the card off in full after my holiday, so preferably something with low interest lol

    Thanks, im useless at this stuff :confused:

    Lulu984 x

    Santander Zero card would be your best bet.

    Full article discussing cards for overseas at: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-travel-money
    "A child of five could understand this. Fetch me a child of five." - Groucho Marx
  • lulu984
    lulu984 Posts: 394 Forumite
    Thanks Cannyjock, i've read all that before, just wanted to double check as im not sure i fully understand all the termanology lol
    So i could use that for purchases only abroad at 0%, but every month would be 18.9% interest? xx
  • CannyJock
    CannyJock Posts: 3,838 Forumite
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    Nope, not 18.9% monthly interest.

    You get 0% interest on your purchases for 3 months, then 18.9% annual interest (1.4531% per month).

    Don't withdraw cash on it.
    "A child of five could understand this. Fetch me a child of five." - Groucho Marx
  • lulu984
    lulu984 Posts: 394 Forumite
    Oh wow, thats really good then. Excellent! Thank you so much for all your help! Your a star xx :D:T
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