Credit Cards with the Lowest Interest Rates - Credit Card Forum

CreditCardGuru · 05-24-2008, 08:27 PM

Which credit cards have the lowest interest rates? If you have a credit card with a super low rate, post here and tell others about it so they can benefit. I'll start...

Pulaski Bank Visa

This little gem is a hidden gem in the credit card world. It's issued by Pulaski Bank. The company started off as Pulaski Heights bank in 1956 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Today they 31 bank offices across Arkansas as well as the Memphis, Tennessee area.

The card does have an annual fee (only $35) but this is because of the extremely low interest rate it offers. The standard interest rate is currently only 6.5% plus a 0% balance transfer offer for the first 6 months. If you carry a balance, this card is almost guaranteed to save you money at only 6.5% APR.

Click here to check out the Pulaski Bank Visa

Please share any other cards out there with ultra low rates.

bozell · 06-30-2008, 06:53 PM

at least credit card companies are being FAIR with their interest rates! meanwhile banks try and charge us 6% for a SECURED loan like a home mortgage but credit card companies will give it to us for 6% only.

Multi-Purpose · 08-12-2008, 06:30 PM

I was watching CNBC and it doesn't sound like the fed is gonna raise interest rates for the rest of the year. woo-hoo that means credit cards with the prime rate wiill stay at 5%. Don't know why I'n happy about that i don't even got a balance hahaha

JEFF COGA · 08-19-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Multi-Purpose

I was watching CNBC and it doesn't sound like the fed is gonna raise interest rates for the rest of the year. woo-hoo that means credit cards with the prime rate wiill stay at 5%. Don't know why I'n happy about that i don't even got a balance hahaha

As they say the Feds are stuck in a rock and a hard place... if they keep interest rates artificially low, they are at risk of inflation (I know you feel it at the grocery store, gas pumps and etc)... if they raise interest rates to fast... they may cause deflation.

Do not be too happy... we are in un-charted water... some economist will compare our current situations to thee economy to Japan (they had deflation and had a what they call "lost decade") OR some economist compare our current situations to the economy of Argentina with hyperinflation...

We have too much consumption and borrowing with not enough production and saving... the American consuming at 70% consumption while yes we are in a recession but we need this to cure our economy... I believe the The actual problem with the credit bubble is the fiat currency or the monterey policy... only time will see...

bozell · 08-21-2008, 11:55 PM

but wouldn't deflation or low inflation be good after all this high inflation we're having now?

i saw buffett and the guy from blackstone are coming out a with a video documentary about the government's debt crisis. i think it may already be out, does anyone know anything about this?

JEFF COGA · 08-22-2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bozell

but wouldn't deflation or low inflation be good after all this high inflation we're having now?

i saw buffett and the guy from blackstone are coming out a with a video documentary about the government's debt crisis. i think it may already be out, does anyone know anything about this?

The Fed chairmen cannot raise interest rates to stop inflation like vaulker did in the past because of the sub prime. Deflation is far worse then inflation. Just keep in mind this year alone the Feds has doubled our national deficits... because of the greedy investors and bankers who profited millions and millions Why is it that every reward is individualized while losses are socialized? The dollar is becoming weaker and weaker and I have never seen anything like this in the stock market. Oil/gold goes up - dow comes down and vis versa. No stability what so ever... But back to the inflation situation... I do believe inflation is a hidden tax to the people. We're having a dollar crises and majority of Americans do not know whats going on. We're in big trouble if the feds bail out freddie/fannie, lehmans, citi, etc etc...

oh, and the video I think you're referring to i.o.u.s.a. - I'll wait until I can get copy online.

sunflowertc · 10-21-2008, 10:46 AM

I'm trying to find the best way to pay off a credit card with the worst credit card company I've ever dealt with. I transferred $5000 to another credit card but still have about $10,000 to transfer. I have a few options and was wondering which was the best. One is 0% until 10/09 then goes to 10.9%. Or they'll do 5.99% until 4/10 then goes to 10.99%. There are two more that I'm not positive I can get but one offers 7.99% fixed and the other offers 0% until 10/09 then goes to 8.9%. Can someone help me figure out my best options?

fffresh · 10-21-2008, 02:26 PM

The 7.99% fixed is not anything remarkable. The 5.99% for a year and a half until 4/10 isn't horrible but it's not great either.

I always recommend going with the option for the least amount of interest as long as the duration is a year or more. In this case that would be 0% until October of next year. You're better off paying no interest while you pay down that balance. When 10/09 rolls around you can always transfer it again to another 0% promo for another year.

KC95 · 11-17-2008, 12:15 AM

b.t.w. i got that card mentioned at the top with 6.5% in the mail on friday..... this should save me quite a bit right now.

kiboko · 11-20-2008, 12:14 AM

How is that lenders like Bank Of American can JUSTIFY CHARGING 15% AND UP TO ALMOST EVERY CARDHOLDER? Something need to be forced to make EVERY LENDER give FAIR rates!

05-24-2008, 08:27 PM	#1
CreditCardGuru Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 49	Credit Cards with the Lowest Interest Rates Which credit cards have the lowest interest rates? If you have a credit card with a super low rate, post here and tell others about it so they can benefit. I'll start... Pulaski Bank Visa This little gem is a hidden gem in the credit card world. It's issued by Pulaski Bank. The company started off as Pulaski Heights bank in 1956 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Today they 31 bank offices across Arkansas as well as the Memphis, Tennessee area. The card does have an annual fee (only $35) but this is because of the extremely low interest rate it offers. The standard interest rate is currently only 6.5% plus a 0% balance transfer offer for the first 6 months. If you carry a balance, this card is almost guaranteed to save you money at only 6.5% APR. Click here to check out the Pulaski Bank Visa Please share any other cards out there with ultra low rates.

08-12-2008, 06:30 PM	#3
Multi-Purpose Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere in So Cal Posts: 76	I was watching CNBC and it doesn't sound like the fed is gonna raise interest rates for the rest of the year. woo-hoo that means credit cards with the prime rate wiill stay at 5%. Don't know why I'n happy about that i don't even got a balance hahaha __________________ Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. -Barack Obama

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06-30-2008, 06:53 PM	#2
bozell Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: c-town Posts: 33	at least credit card companies are being FAIR with their interest rates! meanwhile banks try and charge us 6% for a SECURED loan like a home mortgage but credit card companies will give it to us for 6% only.

08-21-2008, 11:55 PM	#5
bozell Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: c-town Posts: 33	but wouldn't deflation or low inflation be good after all this high inflation we're having now? i saw buffett and the guy from blackstone are coming out a with a video documentary about the government's debt crisis. i think it may already be out, does anyone know anything about this?

10-21-2008, 10:46 AM	#7
sunflowertc Green Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: new york Posts: 1	I'm trying to find the best way to pay off a credit card with the worst credit card company I've ever dealt with. I transferred $5000 to another credit card but still have about $10,000 to transfer. I have a few options and was wondering which was the best. One is 0% until 10/09 then goes to 10.9%. Or they'll do 5.99% until 4/10 then goes to 10.99%. There are two more that I'm not positive I can get but one offers 7.99% fixed and the other offers 0% until 10/09 then goes to 8.9%. Can someone help me figure out my best options?

10-21-2008, 02:26 PM	#8
fffresh Centurion Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: the edge of the world Posts: 227	The 7.99% fixed is not anything remarkable. The 5.99% for a year and a half until 4/10 isn't horrible but it's not great either. I always recommend going with the option for the least amount of interest as long as the duration is a year or more. In this case that would be 0% until October of next year. You're better off paying no interest while you pay down that balance. When 10/09 rolls around you can always transfer it again to another 0% promo for another year.

11-17-2008, 12:15 AM	#9
KC95 Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT Posts: 42	b.t.w. i got that card mentioned at the top with 6.5% in the mail on friday..... this should save me quite a bit right now.

11-20-2008, 12:14 AM	#10
kiboko Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WA Posts: 33	How is that lenders like Bank Of American can JUSTIFY CHARGING 15% AND UP TO ALMOST EVERY CARDHOLDER? Something need to be forced to make EVERY LENDER give FAIR rates!