AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The average APR on new card offers inched higher Wednesday after Capital One increased the APR on one of its cash back credit cards, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report.
The average is comprised of 100 of the most popular credit cards in the country, including cards from dozens of leading U.S. issuers and representing every card category. Introductory (teaser) rates are not included in the calculation.
Rates for card categories tracked by CreditCards.com are listed below:
Credit Card Rate Averages
Avg. APR |
Last week |
6 months ago |
|
National Average |
15.20% |
15.18% |
15.18% |
12.00% |
12.00% |
11.98% |
|
14.44% |
14.41% |
14.38% |
|
13.16% |
13.16% |
13.12% |
|
13.42% |
13.42% |
13.42% |
|
15.38% |
15.33% |
15.32% |
|
15.15% |
15.15% |
15.08% |
|
15.27% |
15.25% |
15.29% |
|
17.86% |
17.86% |
18.04% |
|
22.86% |
22.86% |
22.56% |
|
Source: CreditCards.com |
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Updated: 12-14-2016 |
The national average APR rose to 15.20 percent after remaining at 15.18 percent for nine weeks.
Capital One spurred this week's rate change by bumping up the APR on the QuicksilverOne Rewards MasterCard to 24.99 percent. The cash back card for consumers with average credit previously charged new cardholders 23.24 percent.
Citi also edited card offers this week. It trimmed the interest-fee balance transfer and purchase period on the Citi Thank You Preferred card from 15 months to 12 months.
Interest rates on new card offers are currently near record highs. Rates are expected to increase again after the Federal Reserve raises its benchmark interest rate, the federal funds rate.
The CreditCards.com credit card rate survey (permalink: http://www.creditcards.com/rate-report) is conducted weekly, using offer data from leading U.S. card issuers' websites. Introductory offer periods and regular interest rates will vary with applicants' credit quality and issuer risk-based pricing policies.
About CreditCards.com
CreditCards.com is the leading online credit card marketplace connecting consumers with multiple credit card issuers, including a majority of the 10 largest in the United States, based on credit card transaction volume. CreditCards.com, http://www.creditcards.com, enables consumers to search for, compare and apply for credit cards and offers credit card issuers an online channel to acquire qualified applicants.
SOURCE CreditCards.com
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