How Much Will You Save

The following example illustrates the annual savings you could achieve by switching to a credit card plan with a lower APR and no annual fee. The average monthly balance used in this simplified example is around the national average for consumers with credit card debt.

Terms                                             Plan A      Plan B

Average monthly balance       $2,500    $2,500

APR                                     X 18%     X14%

Amount paid in finance          $450       $350

charges annually

Annual fee                           + $20      + $0

Total Cost                            $470       $350

By switching to a credit card plan with a lower APR and no annual fee, you could save $120 annually. Of course, this example assumes that the interest rate is applied to a constant balance of $2,500 and that you make all payments on time; if you paid down some of the balance each month, the amount paid in finance charges annually would be less. Also, if you make a payment late, you may incur additional fees that will increase your cost.

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