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Decent interest rate, and Amazon points

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5 Dec 11th, 2006 

17 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
Loyalty points that convert into Amazon Vouchers

Disadvantages:
Not the most competitive rate at present

Recommendable Yes:

Detailed rating:

Competitiveness of APR

Product package

Quality of Customer Service

Reward Scheme

Additional Charges

Security and Privacy

Ease of Application

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I switched to the Amazon Halifax card earlier this year, when I was looking for something lower interest - 12.9% at the time, however I believe this is now 15.9% APR. The first six months were interest free for balance transfers, and I believe this still applies.

Other features:
There is no annual fee.
Fees for late payment, over the limit spending, or returned payment is £12.
APR for Cash withdrawal is 22.95%.
Interest free period up to 59 days for purchases only.
Minimum payment is 2% or £5.
Cash advance fee is 2.5% or £3 min.

Not only did this card have a lower interest than my previous card, but I can collect loyalty points than can be used on Amazon. An added bonus for someone like me, who spends most of her money on books! You get:
1 point for every £1 spent with Amazon
0.5 point for every £1 spent elsewhere
Once you get 1500 points you receive a £15 Amazon Gift certificate.

I applied through the Amazon site, after doing a comparison using a third party website. The process was very simple, and quick to go through. I experienced no problems with this process.

The internet banking is simple to use - recent transactions can be viewed, as well as previous statements. It's also easy to see how to make payments, and the IT support people are very helpful if you manage to lock yourself out bu forgetting your password!

The level of security online and by phone are excellent. I found customer services to be very helpful when I recently changed address, and I got no pushy sales tactics for extra products that I didn't want.

Overall, I am very happy with this card, and the level of service that I have recieved. Recommended especially if you can make use of the bonus points! 

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karimkha 07.11.2007 15:00

Great review.

lesa60 11.12.2006 22:56

Didn't realise Amazon did a card and it sounds good if you buy a lot from their site. I only buy occasionally and my credit card is 6.9% so probably not worth switching for me. Good review. :)

denella 11.12.2006 21:50

I have one of these and the interest rate is lower than my other cards. I agree that customer services are very good. Liz

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