Credit card interest and fees soar to $130 billion — but you don't have to pay them

Here's what to do if you’re experiencing mounting interest and fees from your credit card company to help cut down costs.

Retail Credit Card Interest Rates Reach New Highs

Written by Katie Kelton , Edited by Brooklyn Lowery ; Published on September 12, 2024 | 6 min read

Lower Interest Rate Credit Cards from Bank of America

Save with lower interest rate credit cards from Bank of America. Apply for a lower rate credit card online.

Credit card interest rates are at record highs

Credit card interest rates have ballooned to record highs in recent years — and the growing portion of the formula that generates profit for card issuers is partly to blame, according to...

Credit Card Interest Rates and Late Fees Are Skyrocketing for Americans

Americans spent $164 billion on credit card interest and fees in 2022. With balances and interest rates at record levels, bills could skyrocket this year.

Current Average Credit Card Interest Rates: Rates Bust 20%

Credit card interest rates are over 20%, and while not a record high, these costly rates can be a strain on people who carry a balance.

Interest rates, fees under fire as credit card debt tops $1 trillion

Credit card interest rates and debt levels are at historic highs. Consumers leaned more on their cards as inflation increased in the pandemic era.

Best Zero Interest Credit Cards of November 2024: Top Offers, Benefits, and Expert Tips

The best 0% APR credit cards of 2024 charge zero interest on purchases and balance transfers, sometimes for up to 21 months — a generous benefit.

Credit card users paid nearly $164 billion in fees, interest in 2022

Americans paid roughly $163.89 billion in credit card interest and fees in 2022. Here are three strategies to help limit those charges.

Interest rates and card and account fees | Credit Suisse Switzerland

Here you'll find all important information about interest rates and fees for Credit Suisse accounts, cards, and banking packages.