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Low APR Credit Cards
Reviews and opinions of the best credit cards with low regular APRs (interest rates). These cards are the best choice for cardholders who may occasionally carry a balance for one or more months.
Editor’s Rating —
— Editor’s Pick, Best Overall Card. The Discover® More® Card offers a 0% APR on balance transfers and purchases for 15 full months and unlimited cash back rewards.
- 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 months, then the variable standard purchase APR of 10.99% – 20.99%*
- 5% Cashback Bonus® in categories that change like travel, gas, groceries, restaurants, home improvement stores and more. Limitations apply*
- Up to 20% Cashback Bonus at popular retailers when you shop online through Discover.com
- Discover is ranked #1 in customer loyalty–16 years in a row! (2012 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report)
- 24/7 access to a U.S.-based Account Manager within 60 seconds
- $0 Fraud Liability plus mobile and email fraud alert options
- Great rewards with no annual fee, no rewards redemption fee, and no additional card fee
- *Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information.
| Intro APR |
Intro Period |
Regular APR |
Annual Fee |
Credit Needed |
| 0% on purchases and balance transfers |
15 full months |
10.99% – 20.99% (V) |
$0 |
Good Credit |
Editor’s Rating —
— Editor’s Pick, If You Carry a Balance
- 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers and Purchases for 18 months. After that, the variable APR will be 12.99% – 21.99% based on your creditworthiness.
- Peace of mind through direct access to a service representative, no late fees and no penalty rate
- No annual fee
| Intro APR |
Intro Period |
Regular APR |
Annual Fee |
Credit Needed |
| 0% on purchases and balance transfers |
18 months |
12.99% – 21.99% (Variable) |
$0 |
Good Credit |
Editor’s Rating:
- No Balance Transfer Fee!*
- 0% Intro APR for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers
- Transfer your higher rate balances during the first 30 days your account is open and you will pay no balance transfer fee!
- After the first 30 days, the fee for future balance transfers is 3% of the amount transferred with a minimum of $5
- Avoid interest on everyday purchases
- Pay down your balance faster
- Zero liability on unauthorized purchases*
- No Annual Fee*
| Intro APR |
Intro Period |
Regular APR |
Annual Fee |
Credit Needed |
| 0% on purchases and balance transfers |
15 months |
11.99%-21.99% (V) |
$0 |
Good Credit |
Editor’s Rating —
— Editor’s Pick, Balance Transfers.
- 0% intro APR on purchases for 6 months, then the variable standard purchase APR of 10.99% – 20.99%*
- 0% intro APR on balance transfers for 18 months, then the variable standard purchase APR of 10.99% – 20.99%*
- 5% Cashback Bonus® in categories that change like travel, gas, groceries, restaurants, home improvement stores and more. Limitations apply*
- Discover is ranked #1 in customer loyalty–16 years in a row! (2012 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report)
- 24/7 access to a U.S.-based Account Manager within 60 seconds
- $0 Fraud Liability plus automatic mobile and email fraud alert options
- Great rewards with no annual fee, no rewards redemption fee, and no additional card fee
- *Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information
*View Discover® Card Rates, Fees, Rewards, and Other Important Information
| Intro APR |
Intro Period |
Regular APR |
Annual Fee |
Credit Needed |
| 0% |
6 months on purchases; 18 months on balance transfers |
10.99% – 20.99% (V) |
$0 |
Excellent Credit |
Editor’s Rating —
— Lowest regular APR for applicants with excellent credit!
- Excellent Credit Required – Applicants that do not have excellent credit will not be approved
- Low 7.25% variable standard purchase APR and platinum benefits
- No balance transfer fee for balances transferred in response to this online offer
- No Annual Fee
| Intro APR |
Intro Period |
Regular APR |
Annual Fee |
Credit Needed |
| N/A |
N/A |
7.25% (V) |
$0 |
Excellent Credit |
Editor’s Rating —
— Editor’s Pick, Low Regular APR.
- 0% intro APR until September 2013 on balance transfers
- 0% intro APR until September 2013 on purchases
- No annual fee
- $0 Fraud Liability if your card is lost or stolen
- 24-hour travel assistance gives you a replacement card and cash advance
- 24-hour roadside assistance
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| Intro APR |
Intro Period |
Regular APR |
Annual Fee |
Credit Needed |
| 0% on purchases and balance transfers |
Until September 2013 |
10.9% – 18.9% (V) |
$0 |
Excellent Credit |