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Did you know?

The collective credit limit on all UK credit cards is approximately £177bn.

Source: Credit Action (www.creditaction.org.uk)

• 0% on Balance Transfers until 01/01/2010
  (*2.9% admin fee applies)
• 0% for 3 months on Purchases
• Typical 14.9% APR (variable)

Barclaycard Platinum credit card summary

The Barclaycard Platinum currently offers one of the longest balance transfers in the market (until 1 January 2010). In addition, there are many retail & travel discounts and a whole host of other benefits from 24 hour customer service to fraud protection.

Key features of this card

• 14.9% typical APR
• 0% balance transfers until November 2009 (2.9% admin fee)
• 0% on purchases for 3 months 
• Identity Protection Service and Fraud Protection
• Emergency help when you are travelling abroad
• Choice to opt in for text alerts five days before your payment is due
• Online account management
• No annual fee
• 24 hour customer service
• Cash transactions 27.9%

Acceptance criteria in addition to credit check

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Minimum Income: £10,000 p.a.