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Is a tesco credit card worth it?

Beyond getting vouchers every once in a while does anyone know if the charges are greater than other cards? I like the thought of it if I can clear it every month but perhaps there are better cards out there with some kind of benefits.

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  • Maestro.
    Maestro. Posts: 1,518 Forumite
    there are no charges if you pay in full and on time with the tesco card.
    Oh, you wee bazza!
  • CLAPTON
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    Beyond getting vouchers every once in a while does anyone know if the charges are greater than other cards? I like the thought of it if I can clear it every month but perhaps there are better cards out there with some kind of benefits.

    if you obey the T&C and pay in full every month there are no charges or interest except for cash withdrawal or foreign handling

    but yes there are better cards depending upon your circumstamces
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  • eskbanker
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    Have a read of the MSE cashback cards article to compare the Tesco card with others and see if there's anything there that takes your fancy....
  • Aquamania
    Aquamania Posts: 2,112 Forumite
    Beyond getting vouchers every once in a while does anyone know if the charges are greater than other cards? I like the thought of it if I can clear it every month but perhaps there are better cards out there with some kind of benefits.

    Whilst I agree the sentiments of others who advise you of ways to avoid any interest, if you do really want a credit card and do not plan to pay it off in full every month, then Tesco do a card with a typical APR of just 7.8% which is very competiive for a credit card (and not too bad compared to an average unsecured loan). :)

    http://www.tescobank.com/creditcards/
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