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A credit card is a form of borrowing that often involves charges. Credit terms and conditions
affect your overall cost. So it's wise to compare terms and fees before you agree to open a credit
or charge card account. The following are some important terms to consider that generally must be
disclosed in credit card applications or in solicitations that require no application.
You also may want to ask about these terms when you're shopping for bad credit credit cards.
Annual Percentage Rate. The APR is a measure of the cost of credit, expressed as a yearly rate.
It also must be disclosed before you become obligated on the account and on your account statements.
The card issuer also must disclose the "periodic rate" - the rate applied to your
outstanding balance to figure the finance charge for each billing period.