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Copyright © 2012
Liz Roberts 
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There are lots of credit card companies offering 0% interest rates.Zero percent cards are very lucrative nowadays and people think it as a very good deal. It is, indeed. But you should take time to think things over and know everything about the offer before signing up the contract.
Never forget to weigh things before making a decision because if you will choose in a hurry, you might get yourself in a whole lot of trouble in the end. Ask around or do research from the internet to find the right card.
What are the factors you need to consider before grabbing the opportunity to have a zero-interest credit card? Your credit card agreement contains details regarding penalty charges, changes in your interest rates, your eligibility to enjoy the 0% interest, the "universal default" clause, and other specific conditions.
In this article, let us talk about the possible dangers that you might encounter when you have 0% interest credit card. Knowing these things will give you a better idea on how you can use credit cards to your advantage.
The "universal default" clause. What is universal default? It is a practice in the financial services industry wherein a particular lender can change the terms of a loan in case the credit card holder misses a payment or fails to pay on time. You should always be aware if your credit card contract contains this clause because even a single late payment can move your issuer to change your interest rates without any warning.
Penalty for unused credit account. To continue enjoying the 0% interest rate for the balances you transferred and to prevent your account from closing, you may be required to use your 0% APR credit card to make new purchases. Take note that some 0% balance transfer cards impose a very high interest rates on purchases. But If you are not going to use your credit card for purchasing, you may be penalized and even get disqualified from enjoying the 0% APR on your balance transfers.
Changes of interest rates. It is best if you would ask the issuer or representative of the credit company these questions: - How long will be the introductory period lasts? - If the introductory period ends, how much will the interest rate be?
You should be well aware of these things because if not, you might end up with an even higher interest rate card than your previous one. Furthermore, watch out for possible changes in your interest rate once you missed a payment or failed to pay on time.
Penalty fees. A credit card holder is charged with penalty fees when he/she misses or fails to pay on time. Therefore, it is important to make sure that you have the capability of making payments on time to avoid penalties. See to it that you have a regular source of income to pay off your credit card balances. You can enjoy the perks of having a credit by being responsible in repayment obligations.
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