Barclaycard Platinum With Balance Transfer

A credit card with a low 14.9% APR plus interest free on Balance transfers until Feb 2011 (2.5% handling fee applies) AND 0% interest on purchases for 3 months both from account opening.

Barclaycard Platinum With Balance Transfer Details

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Barclaycard Platinum With Balance Transfer Features & Benefits

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Feature / Benefit	Summary	Details
Card Details:
Type of Card	Visa	This item is only available as a Visa card
Instant Online Decision	yes	An instant online decision is available to applicants.
Application Criteria:
Minimum Age	21 years	Minimum age for applicants is 21 years.
Minimum Income	£20,000	Minimum income required is £20000 p.a.
Introductory Rates:
Intro Balance Transfer Rate	0%	The annual introductory rate for balance transfers up to £5000 is 0.0%.
Intro Balance Transfer Duration	15 months	12 months
Intro Balance Transfer Fee	2.9%	2.90% handling fee applies for balance transfers.
Minimum Intro Balance Transfer Fee	£0	2.90% handling fee applies for balance transfers.
Intro Balance Transfer Window	60 days	Balance transfers made within 60 days will receive the introductory offer associated with this card.
Intro Balance Transfer Offer Begins	when account opened	The introductory balance transfer offer duration begins when account opened.
Intro Purchase Rate	0%	The introductory rates for purchases is 0.0%.
Intro Purchase Duration	3 months	3 months
Intro Balance Transfer Availability	during fixed term	The introductory balance transfer offer can be taken during fixed term.
Standard Rates:
Typical APR	15.9%	The typical APR is 15.9% p.a.
Cash Advance Rate	27.9%	The annual interest rate for cash advances is 27.9%.
Benefits:
Cashback & Rewards Credit Card	yes	yes
Cashback Reward	no	A cashback reward scheme is not available.
Reward Points	no	No points scheme available.
Air Miles	no	There is no travel reward programme available.
Shopping Rewards	yes	7% discount off holidays from over 150 tour operators, including late deals.
Payment Protection	no	Payment Protection is not available.
Travel Insurance Cover	£10,000,000	Up to £10 million medical expenses. Up to £2 million liability cover. Up to £5,000 for holiday cancellation or curtailment. Up to £2,000...expand Up to £10 million medical expenses. Up to £2 million liability cover. Up to £5,000 for holiday cancellation or curtailment. Up to £2,000 for lost, stolen or damaged baggage. Children covered at no additional cost. Cover only applies to UK based applicants under 74 years of age.collapse
Lost Luggage Cover	yes	Lost, stolen, or damaged baggage is covered up to £2,000.
Fees & Charges:
Annual Fee	£0	No annual fee is charged.
Interest Free Period	56 days	Up to eight weeks (56 days) interest free credit.
International Charges	2.75%	Transactions made in foreign currencies within Europe are charged a 2.75% fee.
Minimum Repayment %	2.25%	The minimum monthly payment is 2.25% of the total sums due on the monthly statement or £5 whichever is more; or if the statement balance is less...expand The minimum monthly payment is 2.25% of the total sums due on the monthly statement or £5 whichever is more; or if the statement balance is less than £5, the entire sum shown as due on the statement balance.collapse
Minimum Repayment £	£5	The minimum monthly payment is 2.25% of the total sums due on the monthly statement or £5 whichever is more; or if the statement balance is less...expand The minimum monthly payment is 2.25% of the total sums due on the monthly statement or £5 whichever is more; or if the statement balance is less than £5, the entire sum shown as due on the statement balance.collapse
Late Payment Charge	£12	A charge of £12.00 will be made if the issuer does not receive its minimum required payment from the cardholder by the date on which it is due.
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Feature / Benefit	Details	Rating out of 5
Application Criteria:
Existing Customers Only	no	no
Minimum Age	21 years	Minimum age for applicants is 21 years.
Minimum Income	£20,000	Minimum income required is £20000 p.a.
Credit Rating	good	Most suited to individuals who have an average income and a recent credit history free from credit defaults, arrears, CCJs or missed payments. The majority of credit card applicants can be described as having a good credit rating.
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