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Understanding
Credit Cards
Advanced Level
2.6.3.G1
A person can
borrow up to an
established
credit limit.
Credit limit
maximum dollar
amount that can
be borrowed.
2.6.3.G1
2.6.3.G1
Minimum Payment
Full Payment
Partial
Payment
Minimum
Payment
Total
Total amount
amount of
paid
interest paid
$0
$1,500
Payment
Made
Time to pay
off card
$1,500
1 month
$135
1 year
$125
$1,625
$30
11 years
$1,413
$2,913
2.6.3.G1
if managed responsibly
Develop
positive
credit
history
Convenient
payment
tool
Credit card
safer for
online
shopping
Protected
from
unauthorize
d charges
Credit card
bonuses
Develop a
Positive Credit
History
2.6.3.G1
Pay credit
card balances
in full every
month
Pay credit
card bills on
time
Be conscious
of how credit
cards affect
your credit
history
Check the
monthly
credit card
statement for
errors
2.6.3.G1
How is a
credit card a
convenient
payment
tool?
Useful in emergencies
Often required to hold a
reservation
Be conscientious of
all credit card
purchases to not
overspend!
2.6.3.G1
Maximum Liability
$50
Report lost or
stolen cards
immediately!
Unauthorized
use
Check your
statements
monthly!
Take Charge Today August 2013 Understanding Credit Cards Slide 8
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If a lost credit
card is reported
before it is
fraudulently
used
If the credit card
number is used
fraudulently, but
the credit card
itself is not used
2.6.3.G1
What is the
difference
between a
credit card and
a debit card?
Credit
cards are
safer than
debit
cards
Less
liability for
unauthoriz
ed credit
card
charges
Money is
not
connected
to
depository
institution
account
2.6.3.G1
If you pick
debit
2.6.3.G1
Additional Benefits
May charge
additional fees
or higher
interest rates
Carefully
evaluate if the
benefits
outweigh the
cost
Cash
rebat
es
Rewards,
Rewards,
Rewards
Travel
insuranc
e
Airline
miles
Warranti
es for
items
purchase
d
2.6.3.G1
Credit Cards
Advantages & Disadvantages
How many
advantage
s can you
think of?
How many
disadvanta
ges can
you think
of?
2.6.3.G1
Credit Cards
Advantages & Disadvantages
Convenient payment tool
Useful for emergencies
Often required to hold a
reservation
Able to purchase big ticket
items and spread out
payments
Protection against fraud
Opportunity to establish a
positive credit history
Online shopping is safer than
using a debit card
2.6.3.G1
2.6.3.G1
Interest Rates and Interest Charges
Annual Percentage
Rate (APR) for
Purchases
APR for Balance
Transfers
APR for Cash
Advances
Penalty APR and
When it Applies
How to Avoid
Paying Interest on
Purchases
Minimum Interest
Charge
For Credit Card Tips
from the Federal
Reserve Board
12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your
creditworthiness.
After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the
market based on the Prime Rate.
15.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
21.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
28.99%
This APR may be applied to your account if you:
1.
Make a late payment;
2.
Go over your credit limit;
3.
Make a payment that is returned; or
4.
Do any of the above on another account that you have with us.
How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APRs are increased for any of these
reasons, the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments
when due.
Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge
you any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.
If you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.
To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the
website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcard
Fees
Set-up and
Maintenance Fees
NOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin
using your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For
example, if you are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will
be only about $209.
Annual Fee: $20
Transaction Fees
Balance Transfer: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is
greater
Foreign Transaction: 2% of each transaction in U.S. dollars
Penalty Fees
Late Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is
* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called average daily balance (including new purchases).
* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than
60 days late in paying your bill
2.6.3.G1
Introductory Rate
Introductory rate: APR
that may be charged
(usually increased) after the
introductory period ends
Not all credit cards have an
introductory rate
12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.
After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market
based on the Prime Rate.
15.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
21.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
28.99%
This APR may be applied to your account if you:
1.
Make a late payment;
2.
Go over your credit limit;
3.
Make a payment that is returned; or
4.
Do any of the above on another account that you have with us.
How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APRs are increased for any of these reasons,
the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.
Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you
any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.
Set-up and
Maintenance Fees
NOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using
your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you
are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.
Annual Fee: $20
Transaction Fees
If you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.
To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the
website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcard
Fees
greater
Foreign Transaction: 2% of each transaction in U.S. dollars
Penalty Fees
Late Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more
than $1000
Over-the-limit: $29
* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called average daily balance (including new purchases).
* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60
days late in paying your bill
2.6.3.G1
Interest Rates and Interest Charges
Annual Percentage
Rate (APR) for
Purchases
12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.
After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market
based on the Prime Rate.
15.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
21.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
28.99%
This APR may be applied to your account if you:
1.
Make a late payment;
2.
Go over your credit limit;
3.
Make a payment that is returned; or
4.
Do any of the above on another account that you have with us.
How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APRs are increased for any of these reasons,
the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.
Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you
any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.
Set-up and
Maintenance Fees
NOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using
your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you
are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.
Transaction Fees
If you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.
To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the
website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcard
Fees
Penalty Fees
Late Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more
than $1000
Over-the-limit: $29
* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called average daily balance (including new purchases).
* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60
days late in paying your bill
2.6.3.G1
Interest Rates and Interest Charges
Annual Percentage
Rate (APR) for
Purchases
12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.
After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market
based on the Prime Rate.
15.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
21.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
28.99%
This APR may be applied to your account if you:
1.
Make a late payment;
2.
Go over your credit limit;
3.
Make a payment that is returned; or
4.
Do any of the above on another account that you have with us.
How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APRs are increased for any of these reasons,
the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.
Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you
any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.
Set-up and
Maintenance Fees
NOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using
your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you
are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.
Transaction Fees
If you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.
To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the
website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcard
Fees
Penalty Fees
Late Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more
than $1000
Over-the-limit: $29
* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called average daily balance (including new purchases).
* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60
days late in paying your bill
2.6.3.G1
Interest Rates and Interest Charges
Annual Percentage
Rate (APR) for
Purchases
12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.
After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market
based on the Prime Rate.
15.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
21.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
28.99%
This APR may be applied to your account if you:
1.
Make a late payment;
2.
Go over your credit limit;
3.
Make a payment that is returned; or
4.
Do any of the above on another account that you have with us.
How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APRs are increased for any of these reasons,
the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.
Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you
any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.
Set-up and
Maintenance Fees
NOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using
your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you
are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.
Transaction Fees
If you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.
To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the
website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcard
Fees
Penalty Fees
Late Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more
than $1000
Over-the-limit: $29
* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called average daily balance (including new purchases).
* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60
days late in paying your bill
2.6.3.G1
Interest Rates and Interest Charges
Annual Percentage
Rate (APR) for
Purchases
12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.
After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market
based on the Prime Rate.
15.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
21.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
28.99%
This APR may be applied to your account if you:
1.
Make a late payment;
2.
Go over your credit limit;
3.
Make a payment that is returned; or
4.
Do any of the above on another account that you have with us.
How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APRs are increased for any of these reasons,
the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.
Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you
any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.
Set-up and
Maintenance Fees
NOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using
your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you
are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.
Transaction Fees
If you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.
To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the
website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcard
Fees
Penalty Fees
Late Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more
than $1000
Over-the-limit: $29
* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called average daily balance (including new purchases).
* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60
days late in paying your bill
Take Charge Today August 2013 Understanding Credit Cards Slide 20
Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the
University of Arizona
2.6.3.G1
Interest Rates and Interest Charges
Annual Percentage
Rate (APR) for
Purchases
12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.
After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market
based on the Prime Rate.
15.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
21.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
28.99%
This APR may be applied to your account if you:
1.
Make a late payment;
2.
Go over your credit limit;
3.
Make a payment that is returned; or
4.
Do any of the above on another account that you have with us.
How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APRs are increased for any of these reasons,
the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.
Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you
any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.
Set-up and
Maintenance Fees
NOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using
your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you
are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.
Transaction Fees
If you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.
To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the
website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcard
Fees
Penalty Fees
Late Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more
than $1000
Over-the-limit: $29
* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called average daily balance (including new purchases).
* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60
days late in paying your bill
2.6.3.G1
Interest Rates and Interest Charges
Annual Percentage
Rate (APR) for
Purchases
12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.
After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market
based on the Prime Rate.
15.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
21.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
28.99%
This APR may be applied to your account if you:
1.
Make a late payment;
2.
Go over your credit limit;
3.
Make a payment that is returned; or
4.
Do any of the above on another account that you have with us.
How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APRs are increased for any of these reasons,
the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.
Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you
any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.
Set-up and
Maintenance Fees
NOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using
your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you
are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.
Transaction Fees
If you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.
To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the
website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcard
Fees
Penalty Fees
Late Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more
than $1000
Over-the-limit: $29
* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called average daily balance (including new purchases).
* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60
days late in paying your bill
2.6.3.G1
Interest Rates and Interest Charges
Transaction Fees
Balance transfer fees
Cash advance fees
Other
Annual Percentage
Rate (APR) for
Purchases
12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.
After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market
based on the Prime Rate.
15.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
21.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
28.99%
This APR may be applied to your account if you:
1.
Make a late payment;
2.
Go over your credit limit;
3.
Make a payment that is returned; or
4.
Do any of the above on another account that you have with us.
How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APRs are increased for any of these reasons,
the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.
Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you
any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.
Set-up and
Maintenance Fees
NOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using
your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you
are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.
Transaction Fees
If you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.
To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the
website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcard
Fees
Penalty Fees
Late Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more
than $1000
Over-the-limit: $29
* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called average daily balance (including new purchases).
* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60
days late in paying your bill
Take Charge Today August 2013 Understanding Credit Cards Slide 23
Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the
University of Arizona
2.6.3.G1
Interest Rates and Interest Charges
Penalty Fees
Penalty fees in addition to
Penalty APR
Late-payment fee: charged
when a cardholder does not
make the minimum monthly
payment by the due date
Annual Percentage
Rate (APR) for
Purchases
12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.
After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market
based on the Prime Rate.
15.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
21.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
28.99%
This APR may be applied to your account if you:
1.
Make a late payment;
2.
Go over your credit limit;
3.
Make a payment that is returned; or
4.
Do any of the above on another account that you have with us.
How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APRs are increased for any of these reasons,
the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.
Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you
any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.
Set-up and
Maintenance Fees
NOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using
your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you
are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.
Transaction Fees
If you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.
To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the
website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcard
Fees
Penalty Fees
Late Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more
than $1000
Over-the-limit: $29
* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called average daily balance (including new purchases).
* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60
days late in paying your bill
2.6.3.G1
Interest Rates and Interest Charges
Annual Percentage
Rate (APR) for
Purchases
12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.
After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market
based on the Prime Rate.
15.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
21.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
28.99%
This APR may be applied to your account if you:
1.
Make a late payment;
2.
Go over your credit limit;
3.
Make a payment that is returned; or
4.
Do any of the above on another account that you have with us.
How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APRs are increased for any of these reasons,
the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.
Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you
any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.
Set-up and
Maintenance Fees
NOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using
your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you
are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.
Annual Fee: $20
Transaction Fees
If you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.
To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the
website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcard
Fees
greater
Foreign Transaction: 2% of each transaction in U.S. dollars
Penalty Fees
Late Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more
than $1000
Over-the-limit: $29
* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called average daily balance (including new purchases).
* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60
days late in paying your bill
Take Charge Today August 2013 Understanding Credit Cards Slide 25
Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the
University of Arizona
2.6.3.G1
Interest Rates and Interest Charges
Annual Percentage
Rate (APR) for
Purchases
12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.
After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market
based on the Prime Rate.
15.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
21.99%
This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate
28.99%
This APR may be applied to your account if you:
1.
Make a late payment;
2.
Go over your credit limit;
3.
Make a payment that is returned; or
4.
Do any of the above on another account that you have with us.
How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APRs are increased for any of these reasons,
the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.
Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you
any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.
Set-up and
Maintenance Fees
NOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using
your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you
are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.
Transaction Fees
If you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.
To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the
website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcard
Fees
Penalty Fees
Late Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more
than $1000
Over-the-limit: $29
* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called average daily balance (including new purchases).
* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60
days late in paying your bill
Take Charge Today August 2013 Understanding Credit Cards Slide 26
Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the
University of Arizona
2.6.3.G1
Two credit
card terms
will be
provided
Identify
which term
is true on
your credit
card offer
Move to
the correct
side of the
room
indicated
by the
arrow
2.6.3.G1
Fixed-rate
APR for
Purchases
Card 3 15.99%
OR
Variable-rate
APR for
Purchases
Card 1 14.99%
Card 2 14.99%
2.6.3.G1
No
Introductory
Rate
Card 2
OR
Introductory
Rate
2.6.3.G1
APR for
Purchases
greater than or
equal to 15%
OR
APR for
Purchases
less than 15%
Card 3
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Card 1
Card 2
2.6.3.G1
Minimum
Interest
Charge
OR
No Minimum
Interest
Charge
Card 1 - $1.50
Card 3 - $2.00
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Card 2
2.6.3.G1
Annual Fee
OR
No Annual
Fee
Card 1 - $20
Card 3 - $15
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Card 2
2.6.3.G1
No Balance
Transfer
Fee
Card 3
OR
Balance
Transfer
Fee
Card 1 - $5 or 3%
Card 2 - $25 or 5%
2.6.3.G1
Late
Payment
Fee
OR
No Late
Payment
Fee
2.6.3.G1
2.6.3.G1
Or, have
proof of
sufficient
income to
make
payments
If a credit card is
not managed
responsibly, what
impact does that
have on a cosigner?
2.6.3.G1
2.6.3.G1
Andrews Credit Card Statement
Summary of Account Activity
Summary of Account
Activity
Overview of credit card
Previous Balance
Payments
Purchases
Balance Transfers
Cash Advances
Past Due Amount
Fees Charged
Interest Charged
New Balance
Credit Limit
Available credit
Statement closing date
Days in billing cycle
535.07
-450.00
+517.12
+785.00
+318.00
+0.00
+69.45
+11.36
$1,786.00
$2,000.00
$214.00
3/22/2012
30
Payment Information
3
4
New Balance
$1786.00
Minimum Payment Due
$53.00
Payment Due Date
4/20/12
Late Payment Warning: If we do not receive your minimum payment by the date listed above,
you may have to pay a $35 fee and your APRs may be increased up to the Penalty rate of
28.99%
Minimum Payment Warning: If you make only the minimum payment each period, you will pay
more in interest and it will take you longer to pay off your balance. For example
$2,785
3 years
$2,232
Previous Balance
535.07
Notice of Changes to Your
Important Changes to Your Account Terms
6
Interest Rates
Payments
The following is a summary of changes that are being made -450.00
to your account terms. For more
You have triggered the Penalty APR of 28.99%.
detailed
information,
please
refer
to
the
booklet
enclosed
with
this
statement.
These
changes
will
5 impact your account as follows:
This change will impact your account as Purchases
+517.12
follows:
Transactions made on or after 4/9/12: As of 5/10/12, any changes to APRs described below will
Transactions made on or after 4/9/12: As of
Balance
Transfers
+785.00
apply
to these transactions.
5/10/12, the Penalty APR will apply to these
Transactions made before 4/9/12: Current APRs will continue to apply to these transactions.
transactions. We may keep the APR at thisCash Advances
If you are already being charged a higher Penalty for purchases:
In this case, any changes to APRs
+318.00
level indefinitely.
described below will not go into affect
at this Terms,
time. These
Revised
as ofchanges will go into effect when the
Transactions made before 4/9/12: CurrentPast
rates
Penalty
APR
no
longer
applies
to
your
account.
Due Amount
5/10/12
+0.00
will continue to apply to these transactions. If
APR for
16.99%
you become more than 60 days late on your
purchases
Fees
Charged
+69.45
Transactions
account, the Penalty APR will apply to those
7
Trans
transactions
well.
Description of Transaction or Credit
ReferenceasNumber
Post Date
+11.36 Amount
Date Interest Charged
Store #1
$517.12
XXXX1
2/22
2/23
New
BalancePayment
$1,786.00
$450.00 XXXX2
2/25
2/25
Cash Advance
$318.00
XXXX3
2/26
2/26
Balance Transfer
$785.00
XXXX4
2/27
3/1
Credit Limit
$2,000.00
Fees
Late Fee
$35.00
XXXX5
2/23
2/23
Available
credit
$214.00
Balance Transfer Fee
$23.55
XXXX6
2/27
2/27
Cash Advance
Fee
$10.90
XXXX7
2/28
2/28
8
Statement
closing
date
3/22/2012
Total Fees for this Period
$69.45
Interest Charged
Days
in billing
cycle
Interest Charge on Cash Advances
30
$6.57
$4.79
$11.36
$90.14
$18.74
Interest Charge Calculation *Your Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the annual interest rate on your account.
Type of Balance
Purchases
Cash Advances
Balance Transfers
10
Interest Charge
$6.57
$4.79
$0.00
2.6.3.G1
Andrews Credit Card Statement
Summary of Account Activity
Payment Information
Total new balance
Minimum payment amount
Date payment is due
Previous Balance
Payments
Purchases
Balance Transfers
Cash Advances
Past Due Amount
Fees Charged
Interest Charged
New Balance
Credit Limit
Available credit
Statement closing date
Days in billing cycle
535.07
-450.00
+517.12
+785.00
+318.00
+0.00
+69.45
+11.36
$1,786.00
$2,000.00
$214.00
3/22/2012
30
3
4
Payment Information
8 years
$2,785
New Balance
$1,786.00
3 years
$2,232
Minimum Payment Due
$53.00
Notice of Changes to Your
Important Changes to Your Account Terms
Payment
Due Date
4/20/12
6
Interest Rates
The following is a summary of changes that are being made to your account terms. For more
You have
triggered the Penalty
APR of 28.99%.If we detailed
Late
Payment
Warning:
do
not
receive
your
minimum
payment
by
the
information,
please
refer
to
the
booklet
enclosed
with
this
statement.
These
changes
will
5 impact your account as follows:
This change will impact your account as
date
to pay
a or$35
feeAsand
your
APRs
may
bebelow will
follows:listed above, you may have
Transactions
made on
after 4/9/12:
of 5/10/12,
any changes
to APRs
described
Transactions made on or after 4/9/12: As of
apply to these transactions.
increased
up
to
the
Penalty
rate
of
28.99%
5/10/12, the Penalty APR will apply to these
Transactions made before 4/9/12: Current APRs will continue to apply to these transactions.
transactions. We may keep the APR at this
If you
are already
being
charged
a higher
Penalty for purchases:
In this case,
any changes to APRs
Minimum
you
make
only
the
minimum
payment
each
level indefinitely. Payment Warning: If
described below will not go into affect
at this Terms,
time. These
Revised
as ofchanges will go into effect when the
Transactions
made
before
4/9/12:
Current
rates
Penalty and
APR no it
longer
applies
to your
account.
5/10/12
period,
you will pay more in interest
will
take
you
longer
to pay off your
will continue to apply to these transactions. If
APR for
16.99%
you become more
60 days late on your
balance.
Forthan
example
Transactionspurchases
Date
If you make
no
XXXX1
2/22
XXXX2 additional charges
2/25
XXXX3
2/26
using this card
and
XXXX4
2/27
payment
XXXX5
XXXX6
XXXX7 Only
Payment Information
New Balance
$1786.00
Minimum Payment Due
$53.00
Payment Due Date
4/20/12
Late Payment Warning: If we do not receive your minimum payment by the date listed above,
you may have to pay a $35 fee and your APRs may be increased up to the Penalty rate of
28.99%
Minimum Payment Warning: If you make only the minimum payment each period, you will pay
more in interest and it will take you longer to pay off your balance. For example
$62
Post Date
Store #1
2/23
You will pay
off the
Payment
2/25
shown
Advanceon
2/26balance Cash
Balance Transfer
3/1 this statement
in
Fees
2/23
2/27
2/28
about
Late Fee
Amount
$517.12
$450.00 $318.00
$785.00
8 years
$35.00
$23.55
$10.90
$69.45
$2,785
Interest Charged
$90.14
$18.74
$6.57
$4.79
$11.36
Interest Charge Calculation *Your Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the annual interest rate on your account.
Type of Balance
Purchases
Cash Advances
Balance Transfers
10
Interest Charge
$6.57
$4.79
$0.00
2.6.3.G1
Credit Limit
Available credit
Statement closing date
Days in billing cycle
1
New Balance
535.07
-450.00
+517.12
+785.00
+318.00
+0.00
+69.45
+11.36
$1,786.00
$2,000.00
$214.00
3/22/2012
30
Payment Information
New Balance
$1786.00
Minimum Payment Due
$53.00
Payment Due Date
4/20/12
Late Payment Warning: If we do not receive your minimum payment by the date listed above,
you may have to pay a $35 fee and your APRs may be increased up to the Penalty rate of
28.99%
Minimum Payment Warning: If you make only the minimum payment each period, you will pay
more in interest and it will take you longer to pay off your balance. For example
3
Payment
Information
$1,786.00
4 If you make no additional
Minimum Payment Due
$53.00
You will pay off the balance
And you will end up
charges using this card
shown
on
this
statement
in
paying
an
estimated total
Payment Due Date
4/20/12
and each month you
about
of
pay
Late Payment Warning: If we do
not receive your minimum payment by the
Only the minimum
8 years
$2,785
payment
date listed above, you may have to
pay a $35 fee and
your APRs may
be
$62
3 years
$2,232
increased up to the Penalty rate of 28.99%
Notice of Changes to Your
Important
to Your
Account
Terms payment each
Minimum
If youChanges
make only
the
minimum
6
Interest
Rates Payment Warning:
The following is a summary of changes that are being made to your account terms. For more
You period,
have triggered
the Penalty
APR
of 28.99%.
detailed
information,
please
refer
to
the
booklet
enclosed
with
this
statement.
These
changes
will
you
will
pay
more
in
interest
and
it
will
take
you
longer
to
pay
off
your
5 impact your account as follows:
This change will impact your account as
follows:
balance. For example
Transactions made on or after 4/9/12: As of 5/10/12, any changes to APRs described below will
Transactions made on or after 4/9/12: As of
apply to these transactions.
5/10/12, the Penalty APR will apply to these
Transactions made before 4/9/12: Current APRs will continue to apply to these transactions.
transactions. We may keep the APR at this
If you are already being charged a higher Penalty for purchases: In this case, any changes to APRs
level indefinitely.
described below will not go into affect
at this Terms,
time. These
Revised
as ofchanges will go into effect when the
Transactions made before 4/9/12: Current rates
Penalty APR no longer applies to your account.
5/10/12
will continue to apply to these transactions. If
APR for
16.99%
you become more than 60 days late on your
Transactionspurchases
account, the Penalty APR will apply to those
Trans
transactions
as
well.
Description of Transaction or Credit
Amount
Reference Number
Post Date
XXXX1
XXXX2
XXXX3
XXXX4
XXXX5
XXXX6
XXXX7
If you make no
additional charges
using this card and
each month
you
Date
2/22
2/23
pay
2/25
2/25
Only the
minimum
2/26
2/26
2/27
3/1
payment
$62
2/23
2/23
2/27
2/28
2/27
2/28
8 years
$2,785
Fees
$2,232
3 years
Late Fee
Balance Transfer Fee
Cash Advance Fee
Total Fees for this Period
$517.12
$450.00 $318.00
$785.00
$35.00
$23.55
$10.90
$69.45
Interest Charged
$6.57
$4.79
$11.36
$90.14
$18.74
Interest Charge Calculation *Your Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the annual interest rate on your account.
Type of Balance
Purchases
Cash Advances
Balance Transfers
10
Interest Charge
$6.57
$4.79
$0.00
2.6.3.G1
Andrews Credit Card Statement
Summary of Account Activity
Previous Balance
Payments
Purchases
Balance Transfers
Cash Advances
Past Due Amount
Fees Charged
Interest Charged
New Balance
Credit Limit
Available credit
Statement closing date
Days in billing cycle
535.07
-450.00
+517.12
+785.00
+318.00
+0.00
+69.45
+11.36
$1,786.00
$2,000.00
$214.00
3/22/2012
30
Payment Information
New Balance
$1786.00
Minimum Payment Due
$53.00
Payment Due Date
4/20/12
Late Payment Warning: If we do not receive your minimum payment by the date listed above,
you may have to pay a $35 fee and your APRs may be increased up to the Penalty rate of
28.99%
Minimum Payment Warning: If you make only the minimum payment each period, you will pay
more in interest and it will take you longer to pay off your balance. For example
3
1
4 to Your Interest Rates
Notice of Changes
If you make no additional
8 years
$2,785
$62 As of 5/10/12,
3 years
$2,232
Transactions made on or after 4/9/12:
the Penalty APR
will
Notice
of to
Changes
to transactions.
Your
apply
these
We
may
keep
the
APR
at
this
level
indefinitely.
Important Changes to Your Account Terms
Interest Rates
The following is a summary of changes that are being made to your account terms. For more
You have triggered the Penalty APR of 28.99%.
detailed information, please refer to the booklet enclosed with this statement. These changes will
This change will impact your account as
impact your account as follows:
follows:
Transactions made on or after 4/9/12: As of 5/10/12, any changes to APRs described below will
Transactions made on or after 4/9/12: As of
apply to these transactions.
5/10/12, the Penalty APR will apply to these
Transactions made before 4/9/12: Current APRs will continue to apply to these transactions.
transactions. We may keep the APR at this
If you are already being charged a higher Penalty for purchases: In this case, any changes to APRs
level indefinitely.
described below will not go into affect
at this Terms,
time. These
Revised
as ofchanges will go into effect when the
Transactions made before 4/9/12: Current rates
Penalty APR no longer applies to your account.
5/10/12
will continue to apply to these transactions. If
APR for
16.99%
you become more than 60 days late on your
Transactionspurchases
account, the Penalty APR will apply to those
Trans
transactions
as
well.
Description of Transaction or Credit
Amount
Reference Number
Post Date
XXXX1
XXXX2
XXXX3
XXXX4
Date
2/22
2/25
2/26
2/27
2/23
2/25
2/26
3/1
Store #1
Payment
Cash Advance
Balance Transfer
XXXX5
XXXX6
XXXX7
2/23
2/27
2/28
2/23
2/27
2/28
Late Fee
Balance Transfer Fee
Cash Advance Fee
Total Fees for this Period
$517.12
$450.00 $318.00
$785.00
Fees
$35.00
$23.55
$10.90
$69.45
Interest Charged
Interest Charge on Purchases
Interest Charge on Cash Advances
Total Interest for this Period
$6.57
$4.79
$11.36
$90.14
$18.74
Interest Charge Calculation *Your Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the annual interest rate on your account.
Type of Balance
Purchases
Cash Advances
Balance Transfers
10
Interest Charge
$6.57
$4.79
$0.00
2.6.3.G1
Andrews Credit Card Statement
Summary of Account Activity
Previous Balance
Payments
Purchases
Balance Transfers
Cash Advances
Past Due Amount
Fees Charged
Interest Charged
New Balance
Credit Limit
Available credit
Statement closing date
Days in billing cycle
535.07
-450.00
+517.12
+785.00
+318.00
+0.00
+69.45
+11.36
$1,786.00
$2,000.00
$214.00
3/22/2012
30
Payment Information
3
4
New Balance
$1786.00
Minimum Payment Due
$53.00
Payment Due Date
4/20/12
Late Payment Warning: If we do not receive your minimum payment by the date listed above,
you may have to pay a $35 fee and your APRs may be increased up to the Penalty rate of
28.99%
Minimum Payment Warning: If you make only the minimum payment each period, you will pay
more in interest and it will take you longer to pay off your balance. For example
8 years
$2,785
3 years
$2,232
Important Changes
to Your Account Terms
5
The following is a summary of changes that are being made to your account terms. For more
You have triggered the Penalty APR of 28.99%.
detailed information, please refer to the booklet enclosed with this statement. These changes will
This change will impact your account as
impact your account as follows:
follows:
Transactions made on or after 4/9/12: As of 5/10/12, any changes to APRs described below will
Transactions made on or after 4/9/12: As of
apply to these transactions.
5/10/12, the Penalty APR will apply to these
Transactions made before 4/9/12: Current APRs will continue to apply to these transactions.
transactions. We may keep the APR at this
If you are already being charged a higher Penalty for purchases: In this case, any changes to APRs
level indefinitely.
described below will not go into affect
at this Terms,
time. These
Revised
as ofchanges will go into effect when the
Transactions made before 4/9/12: Current rates
Penalty APR no longer applies to your account.
5/10/12
will continue to apply to these transactions. If
APR for
16.99%
you become more than 60 days late on your
Transactionspurchases
account, the Penalty APR will apply to those
Trans
transactions
as
well.
Description of Transaction or Credit
Amount
Reference Number
Post Date
The following is a summary of changes that are being made to your account
terms. For more detailed information, please refer to the booklet enclosed
with this statement. These changes will impact your account as follows:
Transactions made on or after 4/9/12: As of 5/10/12, any changes to APRs
described below will apply to these transactions.
7
Date before 4/9/12: Current APRs will continue to apply to these
Transactions made
Store #1
$517.12
XXXX1
2/22
2/23
transactions. 2/25
Payment
$450.00 XXXX2
2/25
Advance
$318.00
XXXX3
2/26
If you are already
being2/26
charged Cash
a higher
Balance
Transfer Penalty for purchases: In this case,
$785.00
XXXX4
2/27
3/1
Fees
any changes to APRs described below
will not go into affect at this time.
Late Fee
$35.00
XXXX5
2/23
2/23
These changes2/27
will go into
when
the
Transfer
Fee Penalty APR no longer applies to
$23.55
XXXX6
2/27 effectBalance
Cash Advance Fee
$10.90
XXXX7
2/28
2/28
8
your
account.
Total Fees for this Period
$69.45
Interest
Charged
Revised
Terms,
as of
5/10/12
Interest Charge on Purchases
Interest Charge on Cash Advances
Total Interest for this Period
$6.57
$4.79
$11.36
$90.14
$18.74
Interest Charge Calculation *Your Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the annual interest rate on your account.
Type of Balance
Purchases
Cash Advances
Balance Transfers
10
Interest Charge
$6.57
$4.79
$0.00
2.6.3.G1
Andrews Credit Card Statement
Transactions
List of all transactions since
the last statement
Should be reviewed for
errors
Fees and Interest Charged
Fees and interest charges
must be listed separately
Does Andrew owe a late fee?
Yes, he owes a $35.00 late fee
Credit Limit
Available credit
Statement closing date
Days in billing cycle
535.07
-450.00
+517.12
+785.00
+318.00
+0.00
+69.45
+11.36
$1,786.00
$2,000.00
$214.00
3/22/2012
30
Payment Information
3
4
New Balance
$1786.00
Minimum Payment Due
$53.00
Payment Due Date
4/20/12
Late Payment Warning: If we do not receive your minimum payment by the date listed above,
you may have to pay a $35 fee and your APRs may be increased up to the Penalty rate of
28.99%
Minimum Payment Warning: If you make only the minimum payment each period, you will pay
more in interest and it will take you longer to pay off your balance. For example
Transactions
$2,785
Reference
Trans
Post
Description of 8 years
Amount
3 years
$2,232
Number
Date
Date
Transaction or Credit
Notice of Changes
to Your 2/23
XXXX1
2/22
Store Changes
#1
$535.07
Important
to Your Account Terms
Interest
Rates
The
following
is
a
summary
of
changes
that
are
being
made
to
your
account
terms.
For more - 6
XXXX2
2/25
2/26
Payment
$450.00
You have triggered the Penalty APR of 28.99%.
detailed
information,
please
refer
to
the
booklet
enclosed
with
this
statement.
These
changes will
5 impactCash
This change will impact your
account as 2/26
your account
as follows:
XXXX3
2/26
Advance
$318.00
follows:
Transactions made on or after 4/9/12: As of 5/10/12, any changes to APRs described below will
Transactions made on or3/15
after 4/9/12: As of
XXXX4
3/17
Transfer
$785.00
applyBalance
to these transactions.
5/10/12, the Penalty APR will apply to these
Transactions made before 4/9/12: Current APRs will continue to apply to these transactions.
Fees
transactions. We may keep the APR at this
If you are already
being charged a higher Penalty for purchases: In this case, any changes to APRs
level indefinitely.
described below will not go into affect
at this Terms,
time. These
Revised
as ofchanges will go into effect when the
XXXX5
2/23
Late
Fee
$35.00
Transactions made before
4/9/12: Current 2/23
rates
Penalty APR no longer applies to your account.
5/10/12
will continue to apply to these transactions. If
APR
for
16.99%
XXXX6
2/27
2/27
Balance
Transfer
Fee
$23.55
you become more than 60 days late on your
Transactionspurchases
account, the Penalty APR will apply to those
7
XXXX7
2/28
2/28
Cash
Advance
Fee
$10.90
Trans
transactions
well.
Description of Transaction or Credit
Amount
ReferenceasNumber
Post Date
Date
XXXX1
2/22
2/23
Total
Fees for this
$69.45
Store #1
$517.12
Payment
$450.00 XXXX2
2/25
2/25
Period
Cash Advance
$318.00
XXXX3
2/26
2/26
Interest
Charged
Balance
Transfer
$785.00
XXXX4
2/27
3/1
InterestFees
Charge on
$6.59
Late Fee
$35.00
XXXX5
2/23
2/23
Purchases
Balance Transfer Fee
$23.55
XXXX6
2/27
2/27
Cash Advance
Fee
XXXX7
2/28
2/28
Interest
Charge
on Cash
8
$4.79$10.90
Total Fees for this Period
$69.45
Advances
Interest Charged
Totals
Year-to-Date
Interest
Charge
on Purchases
2012Total
Interest
for this
$11.36$6.57
Interest Charge on Cash Advances
$4.79
Total
fees
charged
in
2012
$90.14
Period
Total Interest for this Period
$11.36
$90.14
$18.74
Interest Charge Calculation *Your Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the annual interest rate on your account.
Type of Balance
Purchases
Cash Advances
Balance Transfers
10
Interest Charge
$6.57
$4.79
$0.00
2.6.3.G1
Year-to-Date Totals
Total amount paid in fees and
interest charges for the
current year
What is the total amount of
interest Andrew has paid in
the year 2012?
$18.74
Interest Charge
Calculation
Summary of the different
types of transactions
Why is it important to
understand how to read a
credit card statement?
Andrews
Credit Card Statement
Transactions
Payment
Post New Balance Description
of Information 2
Amount $1786.00
Payment Due
$53.00
Number
Date
Date Minimum Transaction
or Credit
Payment Due Date
4/20/12
XXXX1
2/22
2/23 Late Payment
StoreWarning:
#1 If we do not receive your minimum payment by the date
$535.07
listed above,
you may have to pay a $35 fee and your APRs may be increased up to the Penalty rate of
XXXX2
2/25
2/253 28.99%Payment
$450.00 1
Payment Warning: If you make only the minimum payment each period, you will pay
XXXX3
2/26
2/264 Minimum
Advance
more inCash
interest and
it will take you longer to pay off your balance. For example$318.00
If you
make no additional
XXXX4
2/27
3/11
Balance
TransferYou will pay off the balance
$785.00
And you will
end up
charges using this card
shown on this statement in
paying an estimated total
Fees
and each
month you
about
of
pay
XXXX5
2/23
2/23
Late
$35.00
Only theFee
minimum
8 years
$2,785
payment
XXXX6
2/27
2/27
Balance
Transfer
Fee
$23.55
$62
3 years
$2,232
XXXX7
2/28
2/28
Cash Advance Fee
$10.90
Notice of Changes to Your
Important
Changes
to
Your
Account Terms
Interest Rates
Total
Fees
for
this
$69.45
6
The following is a summary of changes that are being made to your account terms. For more
You have triggered the Penalty APR of 28.99%.
detailed
information,
please
refer
to
the
booklet
enclosed
with
this
statement.
These
changes
will
Period
5 impact your account as follows:
This change will impact your account as
follows:
Interest
Transactions
made onCharged
or after 4/9/12: As of 5/10/12, any changes to APRs described below will
Transactions made on or after 4/9/12: As of
apply to these transactions.
5/10/12, the Penalty APR willapply to these
Interest
Charge
onAPRs will continue to apply to these transactions.
$6.57
Transactions
made before
4/9/12: Current
transactions. We may keep the APR at this
If you are already being charged a higher Penalty for purchases: In this case, any changes to APRs
Purchases
level indefinitely.
described below will not go into affect
at this Terms,
time. These
Revised
as ofchanges will go into effect when the
made before 4/9/12: Current rates
Penalty APR no longer applies to your account.
Transactions
transactions. If
Interest Charge
on 5/10/12
Cash16.99%
$4.79
will continue to apply to these
APR for
you become more than 60 days late on your
purchases
Transactions
Advances
account, the Penalty APR will apply to those
7 or Credit
well.
Description
of Transaction
Amount
ReferenceasNumber
Post Date
transactions
Trans
Total
Interest
for this
$11.36
2012
Totals
Year-to-Date
Date
Store #1
$517.12
XXXX1
2/23
Period
Total2/22
fees charged
in 2012
$90.14
Payment
$450.00 XXXX2
2/25
2/25
Total2/26
interest charged
inCash
2012
$18.74
Advance
$318.00
XXXX3
2/26
Summary of Account
Activity
Reference
Trans
Previous Balance
Payments
Purchases
Balance Transfers
Cash Advances
Past Due Amount
Fees Charged
Interest Charged
New Balance
Credit Limit
Available credit
Statement closing date
Days in billing cycle
XXXX4
535.07
-450.00
+517.12
+785.00
+318.00
+0.00
+69.45
+11.36
$1,786.00
$2,000.00
$214.00
3/22/2012
30
2/27
3/1
Balance Transfer
$785.00
Fees
XXXX5
XXXX6
XXXX7
2/23
2/27
2/28
2/23
2/27
2/28
Interest
Charge
Calculation
Total Interest for
this Period
Late Fee
Balance Transfer Fee
Cash Advance Fee
Total Fees for this Period
$35.00
$23.55
$10.90
$69.45
Interest Charged
$6.57
$4.79
$11.36
Type of
Annual Percentage
Balance Subject to
Interest
2012 Totals Year-to-Date
9
Total
fees
charged
in
2012
$90.14
Balance
Rate (APR)
Interest Rate
Charge
Total interest charged in 2012
$18.74
Purchases
14.99%
$533.32
$6.57
Cash
Advances
$265.00
$4.79
Interest
Charge Calculation 21.99%
*Your Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
is the annual interest rate on your
account.
Type of Balance
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
Balance Subject to Interest Rate
Interest Charge
Balance
0.00%
$575.67
$0.00
Purchases
14.99%
$533.32
$6.57
10
Cash Advances
21.99%
$265.00
$4.79
Transfers
Balance Transfers
0.00%
$575.67
$0.00
2.6.3.G1
2.6.3.G1
Summary
To avoid paying
interest on a credit
card, pay the balance
in full every month
Credit card
statements outline
important information
about a credit card
and should be
checked carefully for
errors