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Choosing the best credit card for you
There are now a large selection of UK credit cards available and
increased competition in the market has resulted in some attractive
offers for newcomers.
On this site you can see at a glance which banks and other financial
companies offer the best credit card deals. See
which cards offer low interest rates, cash back deals, reward
programs, and which cards could save you money by providing a 0%
balance transfer facility or interest free credit on purchases.
There is no such thing as the definitive best credit card, as the
right deal for you will depend upon your circumstances and what you
want from a card.
Use our compare tool to search the deals currently available in the
UK.
Decision Tree
Use the decision tree below to get an idea which type of card you need.
| Do you have any debts on your
current credit cards? |
Yes  |
Go for a credit card offering 0%
on balance transfers for an introductory period. Check for
any related fees. Moving your debts to a 0% card should save money on interest charges. |
No  |
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| Do you regularly spend on your
credit card? |
No
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Go for a card offering cashback
or loyalty rewards. |
Yes  |
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| Do you pay off the balance in full
each month? |
Yes
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If you currently pay off you card
balance each month and pay nothing in interest charges, go or
a card which offers cashback or loyalty
rewards. |
No  |
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| Are you happy to apply for a new
card every 6 months or so? |
Yes
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Go for a card offering 0%
introductory rates for purchases.
When the intro period expires, transfer any outstanding
balance to a card offering 0%
on balance transfers. |
No  |
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| If you're not keen to keep
switching, go for a card offering the lowest
standard APR. |
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