Mastercard credit card

Mastercard credit cards

Company	Package Name	% Typical APR	Balance Transfer	Balance Transfer Notes	Introductory Purchases Rate & Period	Reward Notes
	bmi Credit Card	15.9%	0% for 12 months	3% transfer fee	0% for 3 months	20,000 bonus miles when you spend £250
	Sony Credit Card	15.9%	0% for 12 months	3% transfer fee	0% for 3 months	3000 Free Sony Card Reward Points when you first use the card
	Virgin Credit Card	16.6%	0% for 14 months	2.98% transfer fee	0% for 3 months	Virgin Discounts
	British Heart Foundation	15.9%	0% for 12 months	3% handling fee	0% for 3 months	35p contribution for every £100 spent
	Post Office Credit Card	16.9%	0% for 12 months	2.98% transfer fee	0% for 3 months	Further 0% transfers on 2nd & 3rd anniversary
	Lloyds TSB Platinum	15.9%	0% for 12 months	3% transfer fee	0% for 3 months	n/a
	Lloyds TSB Airmiles Duo	15.9%	0% for 6 months	3% transfer fee	n/a

What are Mastercard Credit Cards?

Mastercard are a US company that process payments between the banks of merchants and the banks of purchasers. The Mastercard brand was established in 1966. Mastercard credit cards are accepted worldwide.

What are the Benefits of a Mastercard Credit Card?

Mastercard credit cards afford you such privileges as damage waivers, extended warranties and accident insurance. Some credit cards have an inbuilt ‘Paypass’ feature, which allows you to pay for goods buy pressing your card against a terminal reader at the point of sale.

What else should I know about Mastercard Credit Cards?

• Mastercard has a three tiered system in the UK; cards offered are classed as Standard, Gold or Platinum.
• Gold cards provide superior spending power but are subject to tight acceptance criteria. The same principle applies to Platinum cards.
• Paypass will only allow payments of under £10 at the current time.

For more information on choosing the right credit cards read our credit card guides.

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