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0% balance transfer cards can help you control your debts
0% balance transfer credit cards are good for people who can pay off any existing debt within the 0% period, with the longest 0% deals lasting up to an impressive two years. Watch out for fees – the average balance transfer fee is now almost 3%. See more cards
Spread the cost of purchases with a 0% deal
Purchase credit cards charge no interest on new purchases, with some deals stretching beyond a year. These cards can be a great way to spread the cost of an expensive item – the best deals last between15 and 18 months. See more cards
Compare 0% credit cards with uSwitch
Many credit card providers offer interest free introductory periods on balance transfers, or 0% deals on new purchases for a set amount of time. Most credit cards offer around 56 days interest-free if you pay off your bill in full every month. See more cards
Improve your credit rating with a credit builder card
Credit builder cards can help you rebuild a bad credit rating or build one up if you have no credit history at all. Make sure you can pay off your bill in full each month – some credit builder cards charge interest rates of up to 40%. See more cards
Get something back with a reward credit card
If you do a lot of your shopping with one particular shop, a reward credit card could be right for you. Reward credit cards pay you a portion of your spending as vouchers to use in-store or to pay for meals, days out or other activities. See more cards
Low APR credit cards could save you money
One of the biggest advantages of a low APR credit card is that you can stick with the same card over time and still get a good deal, rather than switching regularly and incurring balance transfer fees. See our table for the best low APR deals. See more cards
The best travel credit cards for spending abroad
With some fees as high as 2.99%, using the wrong credit card when you're on holiday can prove to be an expensive mistake. Find the best travel credit cards with uSwitch and avoid costly charges for using your credit card overseas. See more cards
Find the best Airmiles credit cards
Airmiles – now known as Avios – is a reward scheme which allows you to collect points as you spend, which can then be exchanged for anything from free flights and hotel stays to wine cases and car hire. See our table for the best Avios credit cards. See more cards
Cashback credit cards – earn money when you spend
Cashback credit cards can be a great way of earning extra cash. For every pound you spend on your card, you receive a percentage back every month or year - you'll usually get between 0.5% and 1.25% of the amount you spend back as cashback. See more cards
Prepaid cards can help you to budget
Prepaid cards can be great for travel - they often have much lower fees than standard credit cards and are a safe way to pay while you're abroad. A prepaid card could also help you budget, as you can’t overspend or get into debt. See more cards
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