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Editorial auto-review: The Privilegiya Credit Card of Opportunities from VTB Bank is a premium bank card with an extended grace period of up to 200 days. The credit limit for the product reaches 1,000,000 RUB, and the base interest rate is 24.9% per annum. The card maintenance cost is 2,990 RUB. Application is available to citizens aged 18 and older without income certificates, with cashback of up to 50% provided. Applications are reviewed starting from 5 minutes. The issuance and maintenance terms allow you to effectively manage personal finances within a premium service package.
Editorial auto-review: The 115 Days 0% Interest credit card from Ak Bars Bank is a classic offering featuring free maintenance and a grace period of up to 115 days. You can apply starting from age 18 without providing income certificates, and a decision is made starting from 15 minutes. Cardholders get access to up to 20% cashback and a credit limit of up to 300,000 RUB. This is a functional financial tool for everyday purchases with a long interest-free period.
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Today almost everyone has a credit card. The thing is, it is a very convenient and profitable payment tool. You can use it to make ends meet until payday without borrowing money from friends or a microfinance organization. And if you manage to pay off the debt before the grace period ends, you can use the money for free.
What is a credit card and why is it needed
A credit card is a payment tool that you can use to pay for purchases and services in stores and online, pay for utility bills, mobile communications and internet, transfer money to other people, withdraw cash at ATMs, and much more.
In short, a credit card can solve the same tasks as a debit card. But the difference between these two products is that a credit card account has a certain amount of money right after you receive it — the credit limit, within which you can pay for purchases and services. A debit card account can only hold the cardholder's own money. To get money there, a person must first top up the card with cash at an ATM or cashier, or via a transfer.
Externally, a credit card looks like a debit card — it is a small plastic card with the following elements and information:
- the logo of the bank that issued the card;
- the payment system logo;
- a chip;
- a contactless payment icon;
- a unique 16-digit number;
- an expiration date;
- the cardholder's first and last name;
- a magnetic stripe;
- the security code;
- the cardholder's signature;
- the phone number and address of the headquarters of the bank that issued the card.
There are also digital (virtual) credit cards. They differ from regular ones only in the absence of a physical medium. At the same time, the card has all the details necessary for payment. You can find them in your personal account in internet banking or in the mobile application.
What to look for when choosing a credit card
There are many credit card offers on the market. Some of them are profitable, while others are not so much. We will tell you what you should pay attention to in order to find the right card.
Credit limit
We recommend paying attention not to the maximum, but to the minimum credit limit. Getting approval for a large amount right away is difficult. Especially if you are not a salary client of the bank and do not use its other products. Usually, upon the first application, banks issue no more than 40,000-50,000 RUB.
In the future, you will be able to increase your credit limit if you constantly use the card and make mandatory minimum payments on time. Please note that the available amount may also be reduced. This can happen if you allow delays.
Grace period
For some credit cards, the grace period is up to 50-60 days. But for popular cards, the grace period is longer — up to 90-120 days. Also, some credit cards provide for installment plans. It can range from 2 to 24 months, depending on the terms of a specific bank or partner store.
We recommend paying attention not only to the duration of the grace period, but also to which operations it applies to. For most credit cards, the grace period applies only to the payment for goods and services, while banks charge a high interest rate for cash withdrawals and transfers.
Interest rate
The interest rate on credit cards is significantly higher than on regular consumer loans. A large overpayment is provided for using the credit card for other than its intended purpose — that is, for withdrawing cash from it and transferring borrowed funds.
Issuance and maintenance costs
Usually, the issuance of credit cards is free. But banks charge an annual or monthly fee for their maintenance. Some credit organizations do not charge a fee if certain conditions are met. For example, when making purchases for a minimum amount per month or connecting a special subscription.
In addition to maintenance, banks charge a commission for additional services. For example, for notifications about receipts and expense transactions or for loan insurance.
Cash withdrawals and transfers
As we mentioned above, most banks charge an interest rate on cash withdrawals and transfers of borrowed funds. In addition, credit organizations charge a considerable commission for performing these operations.
If you plan to use a credit card, including for these purposes, it is better to look for offers that provide free transfers and cash withdrawals.
Cashback on purchases
Most popular credit cards have profitable bonus programs. By paying with such cards, you can get cashback for purchases. We recommend paying attention to credit cards that allow you to choose categories of increased reward. Thus, the benefit from purchases will be greater.
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SberCard credit card from Sberbank 
Halva credit card from Sovcombank 
Svoya Kreditka credit card from Svoy Bank 
VezdeDohod credit card from Pochta Bank 
120 days interest-free credit card from OTP Bank 
Cashback credit card from Gazprombank 
My Freedom credit card from UBRD Who can get a credit card and what documents are needed for this
Banks usually impose the following requirements on borrowers:
- Russian citizenship;
- permanent registration, place of residence, and place of employment in the Russian Federation;
- age from 18 to 65 years;
- work experience at the current job of at least 3 months;
- total work experience of at least 1 year;
- a regular source of income;
- good credit history;
- no criminal record.
These criteria are not entirely exact. In the chosen bank, they may look different. To avoid being rejected due to non-compliance with the criteria, it is better to study their list in advance. This can be done on the website of the credit organization or by calling the hotline.
The list of documents also depends on the chosen bank. To issue a credit card, you may need:
- Russian citizen passport;
- a second identity document — SNILS, INN, driver's license, international passport, military ID, and so on;
- certificates confirming income and employment.
Which banks offer credit cards in 2024
As we mentioned above, there are many credit card offers on the market. But not all of them are profitable. We studied the conditions for credit cards in popular and reliable banks and compiled the top 3 offers in 2024.
| Name | Issue fee | Servicing | Transaction alerts | Credit limit | Grace period | Interest rate | Cash withdrawal | Transfers of borrowed funds | Cashback | Borrower requirements |
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| "SberCard Credit" from Sberbank | free | free | free | from 10,000 to 1 million RUB | up to 120 days | from 9.8% per annum | free for the first 30 days after receiving the card, then subject to a 3% fee, but not less than 390 RUB | free for the first 30 days after receiving the card, then subject to a 3% fee, but not less than 390 RUB |
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| "VTB Card of Opportunities" from VTB | free | free | 79 RUB per month | up to 1 million RUB | up to 200 days | from 9.9% per annum | free up to 100,000 rubles in the first 30 days after receiving the card, then with a fee of 5.9% plus 590 rubles | free up to 100,000 rubles in the first 30 days after receiving the card, then with a fee of 5.9% plus 590 rubles |
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| "Platinum" from T-Bank | free | 590 RUB per year or free with a "Pro" subscription | 59 RUB per month for T-Mobile numbers or 99 RUB per month for other numbers | from 15,000 to 1 million RUB | up to 55 days for regular purchases, up to 120 days for paying off debts on credit cards issued at other banks, or up to 180 days with the “Pro” subscription, up to 12 months for purchases at partner stores | from 12% per annum | with a 2.9% fee plus 290 RUB | free up to 50,000 RUB per month, then with a fee of 2.9% plus 290 RUB |
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