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Rate Cutter

Walmart has taken on Western Union full-force with a new rate of $7 to transfer up to $200 to more than 190 countries. In partnership with MoneyGram, Walmart is offering the discounted rate at more than 3,500 stores across the U.S. effective today. more


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More Wells

Wells Fargo has juiced up its rewards program by adding the "Earn More Mall" that includes bonus point opportunities, the ability to purchase retail gift cards, new travel features and benefits, five times as many redemption options and a redesigned ... more

Current Pricing

Oct 09 Apr 09 Oct 08
Super-Prime: 9.65% 8.99% 9.75%
Prime: 14.23% 13.65% 13.99%
Sub-Prime: 22.43% 19.65% 21.22%
Promotional: 4.02% 1.85% 2.05%
Punitive: 29.88% 29.02% 29.97%
Note: Average Rates based on FICO Credit Scores.
Super-Prime = 760-850; Prime = 660-759; Sub-Prime = 500-659.
Source: CardTrak.com

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