PayPal Credit card any good?

Aug 16, 2001
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Just got an offer from PayPal.

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Annual percentage rate ("APR") for purchases 0% through your statement date in September 2003; after that: 23.99%
Other APRs Cash Advance APR: 23.99%
Default APR: Up to 28.99% (see explanation below*)
Variable rate information Your APRs may vary.
Purchase APR: 23.99% or the Prime Rate** plus 19.74%, whichever is greater
Cash Advance APR: 23.99% or the Prime Rate plus 19.74%, whichever is greater
Default APR: Up to 28.99% or up to the Prime Rate plus 24.74%, whichever is greater
Grace period for purchases At least 25 days if the New Balance is paid in full by the Payment Due Date
Balance calculation method Average Daily Balance (including new purchases)
Annual fee $0
Minimum finance charge $0
Cash advance fee: 3% of the advance ($10 minimum)
Late fee: $0 if balance is less than $200
$35 if balance is $200 or greater

Overlimit fee: $0 if you exceed your credit line by less than 2%
$35 if you exceed your credit line by 2% or more
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Does it look good?
 

Zugzwang152

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i had always that they had some hidden way of getting money...thats the reason why i didnt sign up for their money market fund...someone please correct me if i'm wrong!
 

morkinva

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I use it when I've sold something on ebay, and I get the cash outta there right quick; since I'm no longer verified (and therefore not covered by their bogus 'seller's guarantee)
 

Zim Hosein

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Annual percentage rate ("APR") for purchases 0% through your statement date in September 2003; after that: 23.99%

23.99%!!!

If you're not the type of person who pays off their monthly bill in full, after Sept. 2003 RUN!!!
 
Aug 16, 2001
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Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Annual percentage rate ("APR") for purchases 0% through your statement date in September 2003; after that: 23.99%

23.99%!!!

If you're not the type of person who pays off their monthly bill in full, after Sept. 2003 RUN!!!


I am.
 

RossMAN

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I suppose if you use Paypal a lot then it's worth looking into.

Otherwise there are better credit cards out there.