Annual Percentage Rate (APR): This number is a measure of the cost of credit, expressed as a yearly rate. It must be disclosed
before you become obligated on the account and on your account statements.
Annual Fee: The fee charged for your card on a yearly basis. Depending on issuer some credit card providers may charge an annual fee,
typically below the $50 dollar range, nevertheless some choose not to charge any amount. This latter type is called the no annual fee
credit card.
Balance Transfer Fee: A fee for transferring balances from another card to this card, if any.
Debit Card: Payment card whose funds are withdrawn directly from the cardholder's checking account at the time of sale (online debit)
or after the batch settlement occurs (off-line debit).
Cardholder: Any person who holds a payment card account.
Grace period: The number of days you have to pay your bill in full without triggering any finance charges. With most plans, the
grace period applies only to purchases; cash advances and balance transfers may start accruing interest immediately.
Transaction Fees and Other Charges: Some issuers charge a fee if you use the card to get a cash advance, make a late payment,
or exceed your credit limit. Some charge a monthly fee whether or not you use the card.