Credit Card APRs Reach Unprecedented Levels, Warns Consumer Protection Bureau

Friday, 23 February 2024, 19:00

Credit card interest rates have hit record highs, making it more costly for consumers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has highlighted the concerning trend of rising profit margins for card issuers.
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Credit Card APRs Reach Unprecedented Levels, Warns Consumer Protection Bureau

Credit card interest rates surge to all-time highs

Credit card APRs are at record levels, making them more costly for consumers.

Profit margins increase for card issuers

One reason: Issuers appear to be raising their profit margins, as reported by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.


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