Low Interest Credit Cards
Editors Rating: 4.5/5
Great low interest credit cards whose low rates don't just expire after an introductory period - although some do offer 0% APR promotions that make them especially sweet
These low interest credit cards for 2013 have a low ongoing (standard) interest rates, not taking into consideration any introductory rate offers.
You probably receive a large number of credit card offers advertising low ongoing interest or 0% introductory APR. So when it comes time to choose the best credit card, deciding can be tough. Low interest credit cards are a great choice in many ways, especially if you plan to carry over a balance from month to month or if you are trying to manage credit card debt.
Simmons First Visa® Platinum

- Created for those with Excellent Credit and approval is based on your credit rating and application review.
- Low 7.25% variable standard purchase APR and platinum benefits
- No balance transfer fee for balances transferred in response to this online offer
- No Annual Fee
Citi Simplicity® Card

- 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers and Purchases for 18 months. After that, the variable APR will be 12.99% - 21.99% based on your creditworthiness.
- There is a balance transfer fee of either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
- No late fees - EVER
- No penalty rate - EVER
- No annual fee - EVER
- Save time when you call with fast, personal help, 24 hours a day.
Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card

- Get 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers and Purchases for 18 months. After that, the APR will be 11.99%-21.99% based upon your creditworthiness.*
- There is a balance transfer fee of either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer.
- Citi® Price Rewind searches for a lower price. Learn how you can get lower price after you purchase an item.
- Let our 24/7 concierge service help book your hotel rooms, flights and more.
- Enjoy special access to presale tickets, preferred seating, VIP packages, and unique entertainment experiences through Citi Private Pass®.
- $0 liability on unauthorized purchases and Citi® Identity Theft Solutions
- No annual fee*
Citi® Dividend Platinum Select® Visa® Card - $100 Cash Back

- $100 cash back after $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening
- 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers and Purchases for 12 months. After that, the APR will be 12.99%-22.99% variable based on your creditworthiness*
- Earn 5% cash back from Citi at Home Depot, Home furnishing stores and home and garden stores between 4/1/13 and 6/30/13, with enrollment
- Enroll at no additional cost each quarter for new categories that earn additional cash back
- Full 1% cash back on all other purchases and eligible cash advances.
- No Annual Fee*
Citi Simplicity® Visa® Card

- 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers and Purchases for 18 months. After that, the variable APR will be 12.99% - 21.99% based on your creditworthiness.
- There is a balance transfer fee of either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
- No late fees - EVER
- No penalty rate - EVER
- No annual fee - EVER
- Save time when you call with fast, personal help, 24 hours a day.
Discover it® - 18 Month Balance Transfer

- The new Discover it card is out to change the way people think about credit cards.
- Fair...No annual fee. No overlimit fee. No foreign transaction fee & no pay-by-phone fee. No late fee on your first late payment. And we won't increase your APR for paying late.*
- Generous...5% Cashback Bonus on up to $1,500 in purchases at Home Improvement Stores now through June with free and easy sign-up. And 1% cash back on all other purchases.*
- Plus a Cashback ConciergeSM who guides a free, personalized online tour to help you get the most rewards for how you use your card.
- Flexible...Choose your own due date and pay up to midnight ET online or by phone.
- Human...talk to a real person any time with 100% U.S.-based service.
- 0% Intro APR* on balance transfers for 18 months. Then the variable purchase APR applies, currently 10.99% - 22.99%.
- 0% Intro APR* on purchases for 6 months. Then the variable purchase APR applies, currently 10.99% - 22.99%. *Click apply for Terms & Conditions.
PenFed Platinum Cash Rewards Visa® Card

- 5% cash back on gas purchases paid at the pump**
- 0.25% cash back on all other purchases**
- No caps, limits or tiers on rewards
- Cash rewards automatically awarded to your account every month
Iberiabank Visa® Classic

- No annual membership fee
- Low variable rate of 7.25%, 10.25%, or 13.25% based on the creditworthiness. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.
- Low Introductory APR on balance transfers of 1.99% for your first 6 billing cycles, this rate will not change during the introductory period. Applies to balance transfers processed within three months of your account open date. After that, your APR will be the same as your assigned purchase rate, based on your creditworthiness. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.
Citi ThankYou® Card

- Enjoy 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers and Purchases for 15 months. After that, the variable APR will be 12.99% - 22.99% based upon your creditworthiness*
- Earn 1 ThankYou Point for every $1 you spend on purchases.
- Enjoy no limit on the number of points you can earn
- Redeem ThankYou Points for merchandise, travel rewards, gift cards, cash and more
- Travel with ease and enjoy global acceptance with Chip Technology
- No annual fee*
Mutual of Omaha Bank Platinum Rewards MasterCard®

- 5000 Reward Points bonus on first purchase
- 2X Rewards for First 60 days
- $1 purchase = 1 reward point
- Points redemption in Merchandise, Travel, Cash Back
- No Balance Transfer Fee
- Low APR
- No Annual Fee
- No Penalty APR
- No Overlimit Fee
Iberiabank Visa® Select

- Introductory APR on Purchases of 0.00% or 7.50% for 12 months from date opened. (If there is an interest charge, the charge will be no less than $0.50). This rate will not change during the introductory period.
- Low Introductory APR on Balance Transfers of 1.99% or 7.50% for the first 12 billing cycles, this rate will not change during the introductory period. Applies to balance transfers processed within three months of your account open date. After that, your APR will be the same as your assigned purchase rate, based on your creditworthiness. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.
- Low Ongoing Variable Rate APR, after introductory period, APR of 7.50%, 9.50%, or 11.50% (Prime + 4.25%, Prime + 6.25%, or Prime + 8.25%) based on your creditworthiness. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. (If there is an interest charge, the charge will be no less than $0.50).
- Product Enhancements include: Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Roadside Dispatch and Travel Emergency Services.
- Online access to credit card account information
- Low Annual Fee of $35.00.
Iberiabank Visa® Gold

- Low variable rate of 9.25%, 12.25%, or 15.25% (Prime + 6.00%, Prime + 9.00%, or Prime + 12.00%) based on your creditworthiness. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. (If there is an interest charge, the charge will be no less than $0.50).
- Low Introductory APR on Balance Transfers of 1.99% for the first 6 billing cycles, this rate will not change during the introductory period. Applies to balance transfers processed within three months of your account open date. After that, your APR will be the same as your assigned purchase rate, based on your creditworthiness. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.
Other Low Ongoing Interest Cards to Consider
US Bank Visa Platinum Credit Card - Ongoing Purchase APR: 9.99% - 23.99% variable rate*. Introductory Purchase APR: 0% for the first 12 billing cycles. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)
Sierra Trading Post Rewards Visa - Ongoing Purchase APR: 12.99% - 23.99% variable rate*. Introductory APR: None. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)
Wells Fargo Platinum Visa Credit Card - Ongoing Purchase APR: 10.15 - 24.99% variable rate*. Introductory Purchase APR: 0% for six months, then same as ongoing APR. Introductory Balance Transfer: 0% for six months, then same as ongoing APR. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)
Coldwater Creek Visa Credit Card - Ongoing Purchase APR: 15.24 -19.24% variable rate*. Introductory APR: None. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)
Nordstrom Visa Signature - Ongoing Purchase APR: 10.90 - 22.90% variable rate* for Nordstrom purchases and 14.90% - 22.90% variable rate for non-Nordstrom purchases. Introductory APR: None. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)
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