MasterCard
| Intro APR N/A* |
Intro APR Period N/A* |
Regular APR 14.99%-19.99%* |
Balance Transfer Yes* |
Annual Fee $0 - $59 the first year, $35 - $59 per year thereafter* |
Credit Required Bad Credit* |
| Intro APR N/A |
Intro APR Period N/A |
Regular APR N/A |
Balance Transfer N/A |
Annual Fee N/A |
Credit Required N/A |
| Intro APR 0%* |
Intro APR Period 18 months on balance transfers and purchases* |
Regular APR 11.99% - 21.99%* (Variable) |
Balance Transfer Yes* |
Annual Fee $0* |
Credit Required Excellent Credit* |
MasterCard
MasterCard is one of the most recognizable credit card companies in the world. Its credit, prepaid and debit cards are widely accepted in the US and internationally. The main advantage of MasterCard is that it, along with Visa, is accepted at more places worldwide than other credit card brands. This makes it useful for people who plan to travel internationally or are concerned about whether or not their credit card will be accepted everywhere. MasterCard is associated with several major credit card providers. Chase Bank, Capital One, Citibank and Bank of America all issue credit cards in co-operation with MasterCard. These cards range from prepaid debit cards and secured credit cards (like the Citi Secured Card) to awards cards like the Bank of America World MasterCard. MasterCard also has premium credit cards like the MasterCard Gold and Platinum cards, which have added benefits including travel assistance and unlimited credit lines. MasterCard is also known for Paypass, a service that allows card-holders to scan their card for a quick transaction rather than swiping and signing.