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- Cash Advance APRThe typically higher interest rate charged when you use a credit card to withdraw cash, often with no grace period.
- Credit CardA card that lets you borrow from a lender for purchases up to a limit, requiring repayment and charging interest on unpaid balances.
- Annual FeeA yearly charge some credit cards impose for the privilege of holding the card and its rewards or benefits.
- Finance ChargeThe total cost of borrowing on an account for a period, including interest and any applicable fees.
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