CREDIT CARDS
One call can save hundreds
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Average APR
Aug. 2026
Fed data on accounts charged interest.
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Step 1
Number on card
Ask the issuer directly for a lower APR.
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Your leverage
On-time payments
Mention your payment record and score.
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Ask for
Department
Retention reps often have more room.
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Small cut
Still matters
On a big balance it saves real money.
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If no
Balance transfer
Fees often run 3% to 5%.
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Hardship
Ask about it
Some issuers cut rates for hardship.
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Try again
Later
Ask again after more on-time payments.
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Use our call script
Read the guide
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