Best Credit Card Deals

The table below is a summary of some of the best credit card deals available to new card customers.

Some card issuers offer an introductory interest free period for balance transfers and purchases, while others offer a lower long term APR.

Which card?
If you currently have a debt on your current card you should consider switching the balance to a card charging 0 per cent on balances for an introductory period and aim to clear what you owe within that time.

If you're unlikely to clear your balance within the 6 to 12 month introductory period, you might want to consider a card which offers a life of balance rate.

If you pay off your balance each month, the interest rate will be irrelevant as you won't be charged interest for your spending, so consider a card offering the best cashback rewards.

Credit Card	Intro Rate For Balance Transfers	Intro Rate For Purchases	Typical APR (variable)
Barclaycard Simplicity Suitable for applicants with a good credit rating	6.8% (Fee: no fee)	6.8%	6.8%
Lloyds TSB Airmiles Duo Credit Card Account Get two free flights with the Lloyds TSB Airmiles Duo Credit Card Account	0% for 6 months (Fee: 3%)	15.9%	15.9%
Halifax All In One	0% for 10 months (Fee: 3% - min £3)	0% for 10 months	15.9%
Virgin	0% for 14 months (Fee: 2.98%)	0% for 3 months	16.6%
NatWest Platinum 1% off the APR for Advantage Gold customers	0% for 16 months (Fee: 2.9% - min £5)	0% for 3 months	16.9%
MBNA Platinum Plus	0% for 13 months (Fee: 2.9% )	0% for 3 months	16.9%
Barclaycard Platinum	0% for 16 months (Fee: 2.9% )	0% for 3 months	16.9%
Egg	0% until October 2011 (Fee: 3% )	0% until November 2010	17.9%
Virgin Purchases	0% for 12 months (Fee: 2.98%)	0% for 12 months	18.9%