annual percentage rate

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That would slash the average annual percentage rate roughly in half, a move meant to help consumers chip away at their debt burdens.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 13, 2026

According to Bankrate External link, the average retail credit card annual percentage rate has surpassed 30%, one of the highest levels since it began tracking the rate 40 years ago.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

These plans range from months to years and charge an annual percentage rate of up to 36%, depending on the provider.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2023

The annual percentage rate on a typical medical credit card is 27 percent, the bureau found.

From New York Times • May 12, 2023

A lender, taking into account the applicant’s credit history and other information, approves the loan for a specific annual percentage rate known as the “buy rate.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2023