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Compare Credit Cards

Choosing a credit card doesn't have to be hard, and remember high-street banks don't always provide the best rates. Fill in the form below and click "Compare Now" to find the right credit card for you. Click the column headings in the comparison table to re-order results for your preferred offers, making it even easier to choose the right card.

Choose a credit card

	Product	Balance Transfers		Purchases		Get a Quote
		Rate	Expires	Rate	Expires
	HSBC Credit Card A fast, convenient and reliable way to pay, 24 hours a day. Details »	0.0% APR	13 months	0.0% APR	3 months	977
	Virgin Money Credit Card Offers instant Virgin discounts. Details »	0.0% APR	15 months	0.0% APR	3 months	976
	The AA Credit Card Great rates on purchases and balance transfers, plus earn AA reward points. Details »	0.0% APR	9 months	0.0% APR	6 months	975
	Capital One Platinum Credit Card 0% on balance transfers and purchases plus free identity theft service. Details »	0.0% APR	1st November 2009	0.0% APR	1st November 2009	972
	Capital One Classic Strengthen your credit rating. Includes a free choice of card design. Details »	34.9% APR	n/a	34.9% APR	n/a	971
	The Co Operative Bank Platinum Card Rate remains fixed for five years Details »	9.9% APR		9.9% APR		970
	The GM Card Earn rebate points to put towards the cost of a new car. Details »	0.0% APR	5 months	0.0% APR	5 months	982
	Sainsbury's Bank Credit Card Great rates on purchases and balance transfers, and earn Nectar points. Details »	0.0% APR	12 Months	0.0% APR	3 Months	983
	Vanquis Visa Card Manageable credit limits so you can stay in control of your money. Details »	39.9% APR	n/a	39.9% APR	n/a	986
	Post Office Credit Card Offers 0% on balance transfers & purchases plus other benefits. Details »	0.0% APR	12 Months	0.0% APR	3 Months	967

* Introductory rates for new customers only. Please read terms and conditions carefully before applying for a credit card.

About Credit Cards

The fastest and easiest way to get money when you need it is by borrowing on a credit card. Credit cards are generally used for making comparatively small purchases in retail locations on the high street or on the internet, and most cards will come with an interest free time period during which you can purchase products and not be charged any interest so long as you repay the debt within a certain time frame, anything from around 30 or 50 days, depending on the terms and conditions.

Credit cards afford you a great degree of flexibility with your finances, and come in handy in situations where you need to put down a deposit for a flight, holiday or accommodation and when finances are tight towards the end of the month.

The ease of borrowing and spending capital is both the biggest advantage and disadvantage of credit cards. Once you have successfully applied for one, you can instantly access any amount of money up to a limit specified without having to fill in any other forms - however this near-instant availability of credit can mean that you can very quickly get into debt, which you may have to pay back at a high rate of interest.