Low Interest Credit Cards - Ranked by Low Ongoing APR

No annual fee credit cards with low ongoing / standard interest rates, not taking into consideration any introductory rate offers. Ranked by lowest published rate; some cards offer multiple rate tiers and you are NOT guaranteed to get the lowest rate offered. Introductory offers and balance transfer rates factored in where rates are equivalent. (NOTE: Credit card rates change fairly regularly -- check the terms and conditions of each card to be sure the interest rates shown here are accurate.)

See also: 0% Introductory Offer Credit Cards, 0% Balance Transfer Credit Cards

TOP PICKS
Citi Platinum Select MasterCard
Citi Platinum Select MasterCard


  • 0% APR for up to 12 months
  • Interest Rate: 11.99%-19.99% variable rate
  • Balance Transfer Rate: 0% for up to 12 months

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Discover® More(SM) Card (formerly Discover Platinum)
Discover® More(SM) Card**


  • 0% for 6 months on purchases
  • 0% for 12 months on balance transfers
  • 5% balance transfer fee.

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Simmons Bank Platinum Visa
Simmons Bank Platinum Visa


  • 7.25% variable standard purchase APR
  • for those with Good Credit only
  • No initial balance transfer fee for this offer

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  • Simmons First National Bank Visa Platinum - (Note: Excellent Credit Required - Applicants that do not have excellent credit will not be approved.) Ongoing Interest Rate: 7.25% variable rate*. Introductory APR: Same as ongoing. Balance Transfer Rate: Same as ongoing. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)

  • Citi Platinum Select MasterCard - Ongoing Interest Rate: As low as 11.99%, or 15.99%, or 19.99% variable rate*. Introductory APR: 0% for up to 12 months. Balance Transfer Rate: 0% for up to 12 months, then same as ongoing. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)

  • Simmons First National Bank Visa Platinum Rewards - (Note: Excellent Credit Required - Applicants that do not have excellent credit will not be approved.) Ongoing Interest Rate: 9.25% variable rate*. Introductory APR: Same as ongoing. Balance Transfer Rate: Same as ongoing. Annual Fee: None. Also: Travel rewards program offers one point per dollar; redeem points for free travel across all U.S. airlines. (click for all terms and conditions.)

  • Franklin Templeton Bank & Trust Platinum MasterCard - Ongoing Interest Rate: 11.24% variable rate*. Introductory APR: Same as ongoing. Balance Transfer Rate: Same as ongoing. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)

  • Citi Forward Card - Ongoing Interest Rate: Starts at 14.24% variable rate, but you can reduce the interest rate by .25 points every 3 months when you use the card, pay on time, and stay under the credit limit. Total reduction can be a maximum 2%, leading to an interest rate as low as 12.24% over time. Introductory APR: 0% for 6 months. Balance Transfer Rate: 0% for 6 months, then same as standard rate. Annual Fee: None. Also: Earn 5 reward points for every $1 you spend on books, movies, music and at restaurants; earn 1 reward point for every $1 you spend on other purchases. (click for all terms and conditions.)

  • True Earnings® Card from Costco and American Express® - Ongoing Interest Rate: 15.24% variable rate*. Introductory APR: 0% for 6 months. Balance Transfer Rate: Same as ongoing. Annual Fee: None. Also: Earn cash back on gas and a $25 statement credit with your first purchase made with the Card --- Earn 3% for annual gasoline purchases of up to $3,000 (1% thereafter), 3% for restaurants, 2% for travel, 1% everywhere else. (click for all terms and conditions.)

  • Discover® More(SM) Card (formerly Discover Platinum)** - Ongoing Interest Rate: As low as 11.99%, as high as 19.99% variable rate*. Introductory APR: 0% for 6 months on purchases. Balance Transfer Rate: 0% for 12 months, 5% balance transfer fee applies. Annual Fee: None. Also: Offers 5% Cashback Bonus in categories that change like travel, home improvement stores, department stores, gas, groceries, restaurants and many more; earn up to a 1% Cashback Bonus on all other purchases. (click for all terms and conditions.)

  • Discover® Open Road(SM) Card (formerly Discover Gas Card)** - Ongoing Interest Rate: As low as 11.99%, as high as 19.99% variable rate*. Introductory APR: 0% for 6 months. Balance Transfer Rate: 0% for 6 months, then same as ongoing. Annual Fee: None. Also: Earn a full 5% Cashback Bonus on gas credit card purchases and auto maintenance purchases, and an up to 1% Cashback Bonus on all other purchases. (click for all terms and conditions.)

  • Miles by Discover® Card** - Ongoing Interest Rate: As low as 11.99%, as high as 19.99% variable rate*. Introductory APR: 0% for 6 months. Balance Transfer Rate: 0% for 6 months, then same as ongoing. Annual Fee: None. Also: Offers airline mile rewards program. (click for all terms and conditions.)

  • IberiaBank Visa Classic - Ongoing Interest Rate: Variable Rate APR ranging from "Prime + 4% - Prime + 10% (7.25%/10.25%/13.25%)" depending on creditworthiness and other factors. Introductory APR: Same as ongoing. Balance Transfer Rate: 1.99% for 6 months, then same as ongoing rate. Annual Fee: None. Purchase and Cash Advance APR's may vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. (click for all terms & conditions.)

  • Iberiabank Visa Gold - Ongoing Interest Rate: Variable Rate APR ranging from "Prime + 5% - Prime + 11% (8.25%/11.25%/14.25%)" depending on creditworthiness and other factors. Introductory APR: Same as ongoing. Balance Transfer Rate: 1.99% for 6 months, then same as ongoing rate. Annual Fee: None. Purchase and Cash Advance APR's may vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. Also, Earn 1% in cash back credit on all qualifying purchases. (click for all terms & conditions.)

  • Iberiabank Visa Platinum - Ongoing Interest Rate: Variable Rate APR ranging from "Prime + 5% - Prime + 11% (8.25%/11.25%/14.25%)" depending on creditworthiness and other factors. Introductory APR: Same as ongoing. Balance Transfer Rate: 1.99% for 6 months, then same as ongoing rate. Annual Fee: None. Purchase and Cash Advance APR's may vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. Also, Earn 1 bonus point for every $1 in qualifying net retail purchases. (click for all terms & conditions.)

  • US Bank Visa Platinum Credit Card - Ongoing Interest Rate: As low as 7.24%, as high as 20.24% variable rate*. Introductory APR: Same as standard rate. Balance Transfer Rate: 0% for 12 months. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)

  • Sierra Trading Post Rewards Visa - Ongoing Interest Rate: As low as 9.24%, as high as 18.24% variable rate*. Introductory APR: Same as standard rate. Balance Transfer Rate: Same as standard rate. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)

  • Wells Fargo Platinum Visa Credit Card - Ongoing Interest Rate: As low as 7.65%, as high as 21.15% variable rate*. Introductory APR: As low as 0%, as high as 5.9% for up to 9 billing cycles. Balance Transfer Rate: As low as 0%, as high as 5.9% for up to 9 billing cycles, then same as ongoing. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)

  • Coldwater Creek Visa Credit Card - Ongoing Interest Rate: As low as 12.24%, or 15.24%, or 18.24% variable rate*. Introductory APR: Same as standard rate. Balance Transfer Rate: Same as standard rate. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)

  • Nordstrom Platinum Visa - Ongoing Interest Rate: As low as 7.90%, or 10.90%, or 14.90%, or 18.90%, or 22.90% variable rate*. Introductory APR: Same as ongoing. Balance Transfer Rate: No balance transfers. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)

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* variable rate = credit card interest rate changes in line with federal interest rates or other rate index; fixed rate = credit card rate stays the same regardless of changes in federal rates, but still may be changed by credit card issuer in the future.

** See the online Discover credit card application for details about terms and conditions. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information. However all credit card information is presented without warranty. When you click on the "Apply Now" button, you can review the credit card terms and conditions on Discover's website.

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