President Barack Obama signed the New Credit Card Law on May 22, 2009. The first batch of changes already took effect on August 2009 while the rest will take effect on February 22, 2010. Below are the highlights that you’ll be glad to know:

Controlled Interest Rate Hike. Increased rates are still allowed but only on these three conditions:

  • The promotional rate has expired
  • The Variable Index Rate has increased
  • The cardholder has been delinquent for 60 days or more


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