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Aim_High
Super Contributor

Re: Lowest to highest APR and cards


@galahad15 wrote:

All of my APRs are in my signature line, but the cards that I am personally the most pleased with are the ones below, listed in order from the current lowest APR to current highest, all with no AF:

 

(1)  Unify FCU Variable-Rate VISA:  4.99% V

(2)  BEFCU VISA:  5.49% F

(3)  FNBO Amex:  6.25% V

(4)  Andrews FCU VISA:  6.99% V *

(5)  AOD FCU VISA:  7.49% F

(6)  PACU MC:  7.50% F

(7)  Unify FCU Fixed-Rate VISA:  8.99% F

(8)  BoA Cash Rewards WMC:  9.99% F


I've always been impressed with your collection of low APR cards, @galahad15.  I've wondered though, do you prefer to have all these for emergencies or do you regularly carry balances for some reason?  I like having one or two for emergencies, but if I opened that many low-APR cards, I would probably end up having any without rewards closed due to insufficient usage over time!   But that's just me.   On the other hand, I do see some that have rewards as well as the low rate and others that I'm not familiar with may have them as well.  Your strategy? 


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Length of Credit > 40 years; Total Credit Limits >$936K
Top Lender TCL - Chase 156.4 - BofA 99.9 - CITI 96.5 - AMEX 95.0 - NFCU 80.0 - SYCH - 65.0
AoOA > 31 years (Jun 1993); AoYA (Oct 2024)
* Hover cursor over cards to see name & CL, or press & hold on mobile app.
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galahad15
Valued Contributor

Re: Lowest to highest APR and cards


@Aim_High wrote:


I've always been impressed with your collection of low APR cards, @galahad15.  I've wondered though, do you prefer to have all these for emergencies or do you regularly carry balances for some reason?  I like having one or two for emergencies, but if I opened that many low-APR cards, I would probably end up having any without rewards closed due to insufficient usage over time!   But that's just me.   On the other hand, I do see some that have rewards as well as the low rate and others that I'm not familiar with may have them as well.  Your strategy? 


Hi @Aim_High , thank you for the compliment on the low APR cards, I appreciate it!  Smiley Happy  In response to your question:  I do carry several balances on some of the cards I have that are on the lower end of the APR spectrum.  However, any card I have with an APR of 10% of higher is definitely PIF every month.  One of the major reasons for the low-APR cards that do have balances has been multiple unexpected car repair bills (have had a few of those in recent months).   I am aiming at paying down my existing balances as quickly as possible though in the future.


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Curious_George2
Valued Contributor

Re: Lowest to highest APR and cards


@galahad15 wrote:

Sorry -- coming into the convo a lil late here, mostly bc of not having an opportunity to participate on the forum much recently, bc of ultra-long work hours at the office these days  Smiley Happy

 

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Nice to see Galahad show up in this thread. It's a little like Michael Jordan strolling in to join a pickup basketball game. Smiley LOL

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Aim_High
Super Contributor

Re: Lowest to highest APR and cards


@Curious_George2 wrote:

@galahad15 wrote:

Sorry -- coming into the convo a lil late here


Nice to see Galahad show up in this thread. It's a little like Michael Jordan strolling in to join a pickup basketball game. Smiley LOL


 +1 ... and it's @galahad15 with the ball, hard drive down the middle, fake right, he spins, he shoots .... he SCORES

The My Fico crowd goes wild!!  Smiley LOL 

 

He_Scores.jpg

 

 


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Length of Credit > 40 years; Total Credit Limits >$936K
Top Lender TCL - Chase 156.4 - BofA 99.9 - CITI 96.5 - AMEX 95.0 - NFCU 80.0 - SYCH - 65.0
AoOA > 31 years (Jun 1993); AoYA (Oct 2024)
* Hover cursor over cards to see name & CL, or press & hold on mobile app.
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Saleen099
Senior Contributor

Re: Lowest to highest APR and cards

Nice!!! @CreditCuriosity  

 

@FinStar  2mm years ago WOW Smiley Surprised

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CreditCuriosity
Moderator Emeritus

Re: Lowest to highest APR and cards


@Saleen099 wrote:

Nice!!! @CreditCuriosity  

 

@FinStar  2mm years ago WOW Smiley Surprised


Thanks although think I rather be on the private jet with you Smiley Happy.

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SecretAzure
Valued Contributor

Re: Lowest to highest APR and cards

I would love to have an APR under 6%, that's incredible!

 

@galahad15 I noticed you have a Ring but didn't list the APR. What is your APR on that one? It has to be under 10%.

"Show your thanks with action! Hit the "Kudos" button (the stripe with the star) for every post you find helpful to show your appreciation to the community of great individuals who help you on these forums" -Me

Active Cards: Chevron Texaco, Amex BCE, Barclays Ring, Chase Freedom, Chase Freedom Unlimited, Best Buy Visa, Marvel MCMust garden until 2/1/2022 to hit my goal AAOA. Smiley Indifferent
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Anonymous
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Re: Lowest to highest APR and cards

I just got by far my lowest APR card in the mail yesterday - the FNBO Prime Visa. No rewards, just a stupid low APR equal to the prime rate. With that APR and a very useful $9400 CL, this can easily be the home improvement and tuition card.

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galahad15
Valued Contributor

Re: Lowest to highest APR and cards


@SecretAzure wrote:

I would love to have an APR under 6%, that's incredible!

 

@galahad15 I noticed you have a Ring but didn't list the APR. What is your APR on that one? It has to be under 10%.


Ring APR is currently 8%  Smiley Happy


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galahad15
Valued Contributor

Re: Lowest to highest APR and cards

Thanks @Curious_George2  and @Aim_High !  Smiley Very Happy


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