Store Credit Card Rates Top 30 Percent Ahead of CFPB Late-Fee Rule

Store Credit Card Rates Top 30 Percent Ahead of CFPB Late-Fee Rule
Visa credit cards in San Anselmo, Calif., on Feb. 7, 2024. Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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Users of store-branded credit cards might have noticed higher interest rates and the introduction of new fees over the past year ahead of a new rule lowering and capping late fees.

Store credit cards are a version of retail cards companies use to enhance brand loyalty by offering shoppers discounts on merchandise. While customers receive various perks and savings, they also face sky-high interest charges. Rates attached to these store cards have registered an upward trend this year.

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Andrew Moran has been writing about business, economics, and finance for more than a decade. He is the author of "The War on Cash."