It is very difficult to be approved for a credit card without a positive credit history. It`s like ``Catch - 22``: You need a good credit history to get a good credit card. But you need to establish a good credit in order to have a good credit history! The no-win situation always keeps people with negative, limited or no credit history away from getting approved for credit card with good credit line, low APR rate and reward program. But it will not have to if you possess basic knowledge about credit cards, understand its types available. Knowing that means you ready to build a really good credit history. Read more...

Although it is strongly recommended to pay off your credit card balance each month in full, the interest rate you are charged by the terms and conditions of your credit card (known as the annual percentage rate) plays general role if you ever try to maintain a balance. The average credit card APR in the United States is 13.37 %. However, more than 50% of the states in America have no limit on the amount a credit card company can charge a credit card user. Read more...

There are 4 major credit card types: bank debit and credit cards, travel and entertainment cards (T&E cards), retail store cards, oil company cards (gasoline cards). Interest rates, fees and applications are different for each type of card. Applying for a credit card, the consumer agrees to the terms and conditions of a credit card company that issues his card. Read these terms and conditions very carefully to understand it before using the card for purchases, cash advances or balance transfers. Read more...