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Barclaycard Gold Credit Card

4.5

out of 5

- 0% interest on balance transfers for 12 months (2.5% handling fee applies)
- Request a balance transfer quickly and easily as part of your application
- With contactless payment technology, a new quick and easy way to pay for purchases of £15 or under
- Barclaycard Freedom - a reward programme like no other
- Representative Example: 19.9% APR Representative (variable). Based on 2.5% balance transfer fee, credit limit of £1200.00, annual interest rate (variable) 19.9%.



Intro APR: 0%*
Intro Period: 12 months on BT
Representative APR: 19.90% (variable) *
Annual Fee: £0.00*
Issuer: Barclays Bank
Card Network: VISA®
Card Category: Consumer (Premium)
Card Type: - Card for Bad Credit
- Instant Decision Card
- Reward Card
Credit Needed: Limited*

At first glance, the Barclaycard Gold Credit Card might seem like just another credit card but it is not. In fact, it offers some of the most stellar promotions and features to credit holders in the United Kingdom. If you have a credit rating that is average or better and no history of bankruptcy, you should look into applying for this card. It also helps that you have had a UK address for at least three months and can verify your income to ensure you will be able to make your payments on time. With your clean credit history that is clear of County Court Judgments and Individual Voluntary Arrangements, you will be able to access the many features this card has to offer.

First of all, the annual percentage rate for the Barclaycard Gold Credit Card is fair. It is a variable rate, however, so it could be higher or lower depending on your credit score. However, what might interest you most is the balance transfer rate, which could be as lows as 0% for the up to the next 12 months, with a 2.5% transaction fee. In order to take advantage of this, though, you have to transfer all your balances in the first 60 days.

If you want to avoid paying interest on standard purchases, though, you should be aware that it is possible with the Barclay Card Gold Card. This card actually has an interest free period of 56 days, wherein if you pay off your new purchase balances by the due date, no interest is assessed. At the same time, there are no interest free periods on balance transfers, cash withdrawals, or Barclay Card cheques.

Of course, in order to succeed in the highly competitive credit card market today, the Barclaycard Gold Card has a built in incentive program designed to save you money or reward you for using your card. The Barclay Freedom program automatically earns you points towards bonus rewards on everything that you buy from participating retailers.

Reward Types: - Cash Back Reward Cards
- Universal Reward Cards
Reward Unit: Cash
Rewards: - Barclaycard Freedom - a reward programme like no other
Expiration: None*
Yearly Limit: None*
Other Benefits: - Identity Protection Service
- Purchase Delivery Protection
- Worldwide Assistance
- 24 hour Customer Service Assistance
- Travel Service
- Mybarclaycard
- Emergency Card Replacement
- Emergency Cash Advance
- Free Text Alert Service
Comments: Think about our Gold Credit Card if you:
- Are aged 21 or over
- Have an average credit rating
- Need to strengthen your credit
- You have no history of bankruptcy
- You have not missed ANY payments on a credit card or loan in the last 12 months
- Don't already have a Barclaycard
- Have had a permanent UK address for 3 months or more
- Have a regular income of more than £17,500 pa
Online Account Access: Yes
Introductory APR: 0%*
Applied Towards: Balance Transfer
Introductory Period: 12 months on BT*
Representative APR: 19.90% (variable)*
Annual Fee: £0.00*
Grace Period: Up to 56 days*
Max Credit Line: £1,200
Late Payment Fee: £12.00*
Over Limit Fee: £12.00
Balance Transfer: Yes
Transfer Fee (%): 2.50%
Minimum Fee: £5.00
APR Cash Advances: 27.90%
Cash Advance Fee: 2.25%
Minimum Fee: £5.00
Additional Fees - Cash withdrawals: 2.5% (min. £2.50)
- Overseas transactions: 2.75%
- Copies of statements: £3.00
- Returned payment: £12.00
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† Information concerning the Barclaycard Gold Credit Card is confirmed to be accurate at the time of publication (Jan 8, 2012). We strive to keep this information updated but cannot guarantee its accuracy. Readers are strongly advised to go through appropriate terms and conditions attached to a product before submitting the application.




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