2.5 Million people to switch credit cards as interest costless periods end
(PRWEB) November 24, 2011
Analysis of industry data(3) by Sainsbury’s Credit Cards reveals that the typical balance transfer APR on teasing offering interest free periods rises to 18.2% APR once these expire. Similarly, the mean typical interest rate for teasing offering an introductory % interest rate on purchases is 18.% APR.(3)
The Sainsbury’s Credit Card offers Sainsbury’s shoppers with a Nectar card % APR for the first 12 months on all their shopping(1) and balance transfers (3% BT fee). The card has a typical APR Representative of 16.9% on purchases once the interest free period expires.
Stuart McKeggie, Head of Sainsbury’s Credit Cards said: “In total 7.9 million people told us they plan to take out a new credit card between October and September 2012, and 32% of these said it is because of their interest free periods ending on their existing cards. This is still clearly the main reason for taking out a new card, and for those that want to spread their costs, it can be a sensible financial planning option.
“Our Sainsbury’s Credit Card offers a very attractive interest free period on both balance transfers and purchases.”
In terms of where most of the new credit cards being taken out over the next 12 months as a result of interest free periods ending, half of those taking out a new card in the North East (49%) will do so because of this, 35% of those taking out a new card in the East Midlands will do so, and 40% of those in the South East.
To find out more about the Sainsbury’s Nectar Credit Card call 0800 030 4429 or log onto http://www.sainsburysfinance.co.uk or pick up a leaflet in your Sainsbury’s supermarket. Customers applying for a Sainsbury’s card should have their Nectar card ready when they apply.
Notes to editors:
(1) Terms and conditions apply. Full information is available at http://www.sainsburysfinance.co.uk Representative example: Purchase rate is 16.94% p.a. variable, with a representative 16.9% APR variable based on borrowing £1,200 and repaying over 12 months. To keep the promotional rate you must pay at least the minimum payment by the due date and stay within your credit limit.
(2) ICM interviewed a random sample of 2004 adults aged 18+. The interviews were conducted via an online omnibus survey between 12th –13th October 2011. Surveys were conducted across Great Britain and the results have been weighted to the profile of all adults 18+. ICM is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules.
(3) Sainsbury’s Finance analysis of Moneyfacts data (26.10.11)
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