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  • Is the amount you're paying a % of the total or a set amount which is 4.17% of the total now?

    That is a good point. I'll check.

    The min is 2.5% or £5, whichever is greater. But the DD will always take at least the min repayment so there shouldn't be a penalty.

    Basically I'm looking to use a new credit card predominantly as a short term loan for a series of purchases to avoid dipping into savings, but then going forward as a way to help me save/take advantage of interest.

    As a starting point I just wanted to check my logic - assuming I just spent a load of £s in month 1, but no more in months 2-25.

  • a way to help me save/take advantage of interest.

    Then pay back the minimum 2.5%, and save the rest (of the 4% that you intended to pay) into an interest earning account.

    Then pay off the balance at the end of the interest free term with what you have saved.

    Spend the interest on sweets.

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