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How do interest-free days work on credit cards?

Most credit cards offer an interest-free period on purchases. So what does this mean, and how can you avoid being charged interest?

Written by
Mark Bristow
Mark Bristow Senior Finance Writer
Senior Finance Writer
Edited by
Alasdair Duncan
Alasdair Duncan Deputy Finance Editor
Deputy Finance Editor
calendar 31 July 2025
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