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Childline Credit Card

Childline has for many years provided the help that many children need in times of trouble. Now you can help every time you go shopping, just by using the Childline credit card.

Childline has partnered with MBNA to offer this card and since its launch it has raised over £100,000 for the charity.

How it works

For each new card member, MBNA will make a donation to Childline.

The charity will be given further donations for each purchase you make on the card.

Interest Rates and Fees

The standard interest rate on this card is fairly competitive at a Typical 15.9% APR for both purchases and balance transfers. Cash advances have a slightly higher rate.

There is, however, an initial special offer on balance transfers - get a rate of 0% p.a. on balance transfers for the first 9 months of card membership. After the initial 9 months, the interest rate reverts to the standard balance transfer rate.

There is also no annual fee on this card.



Summary Table

Standard Interest Rate	Typical 15.9% APR Variable
Balance Transfers	Typical 15.9% APR Variable
Cash Advance Interest Rate	Typical 22.9% APR Variable
Rewards	None - Instead, donations are made to Childline
Annual Fee	None
Online Account Access	Yes
Purchase Protection	Yes
Interest Free Period	Up to 56 days
Late Payment Fee	£25

Credit Sources Review

Charity cards can be a great way to help your favourite charity every time you shop, and at no expense to yourself. The Childline credit card has already raised over £100,000 to help Children in need.

This card not only helps a worthwhile cause but it can also help you get your credit card balances under control with a very competitive balance transfer offer. You pay 0% p.a. interest on balance transfers for the first 9 months of card membership.

The card also has a reasonably competitive interest rate and no annual fee.

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