Is 14.99% interest rate ok if you are new to credit cards?

Question

it's 0% for 6 months,then 14.99%,it has variable rates,14.99% or the prime rate plus 9.99%.

Answer 1

It is if you never pay it.  Accept that rate if you can't do better, but regardless of the rate you always want to pay it off in full each month, otherwise even the best rates will eat you alive.

Answer 2

it is definitely a good rate if you are new to credit or have bad credit, but an average rate if you have good credit, make sure there is no annual fee or its not worth it

Answer 3

never!

Answer 4

If you're new to credit cards then you need to be building credit.  DON'T carry a balance.  It will increase your credit score and you won't be paying any interest

Answer 5

Yes it's typical.

Answer 6

Sure, as long as you are going to pay off your card in full each month and there is no annual fee.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

it is normal -- just insure that after the first six months you can paid the balance off in full and than you could care less what the interest rate is!!!

Answer 9

Anything over 0 per cent is too much.  With most credit cards, you will pay no interest if you pay the bill in full every month.   Never buy something you can not afford if  you can.  Check the card's policy for grace period.  Usually they give you 20 days after the bill to make your payment in full to avoid interest charges.