A Credit Card That Swings - Brief Article

Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, Oct, 1999

WHAT COULD be groovier, baby? The First USA Austin Powers titanium Visa card comes with a low 10.99% interest rate and a balance-transfer rate of 2.9% for the first six months.

But be careful you don't get shagged. If you're late with a payment twice in six months, the rate jumps to 19.99%. And First USA is not laid back about being late: Payments aren't considered on time unless they arrive by 10 A.M. on the due date.