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It is better to pay off the open card that has the higher interest rate.

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Q: Which would be better to do, pay of a closed credit card that is at a good rate or pay off the open credit card that has a much higher interest rate Both cards have a large balance.?
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Is it better to have a credit card with a high interest rate or low interest rate?

If you carry a balance, then it's better to have a low interest rate. If you do not carry a balance, then the interest rate doesn't matter at all.


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Which it's better closing a credit card with a balance or pay the balance first to closed?

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Can a credit card company keep adding interest on a closed account?

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Why does closed-end credit have a better interest rate than open-ended credit?

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Does interest receivable have credit or debit balance?

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Does closing a credit card with a balance affect your credit rating?

Absolutely!!! Your credit score would go down and interest might be charged. Would be more of a lose for you. Its better to close it with a paid balance!


Is bank interest payable credit or debit?

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Is a credit card customer paid interest for a credit balance?

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When consolidating credit cards is it better to wait until they have zero balances then the credit report will say Closed For Consolidation NOT just Closed By Individual?

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