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[A756]At T Universal Card
by Anthony Samuel, Ant
There are two main options to choose from if you are shopping for ATT credit cards, the first is the AT&T Universal Platinum Card and the second is the AT&T Universal rewards card.

The good thing is that each card has a student option, with rates and benefits that are more suited to the student life.

For ease of reading all the information is listed below so you can compare the benefits at a glance.

General Options

AT&T Universal Platinum

Annual Fee
? None
APR
? 0% for 12 Months then 11.33%
Balance Transfer
? 0% for 12 Months
Benefits
? 2 free directory assistance inquiries per month
? Up to 30 free phone minutes monthly
? Loss and theft insurance for your wireless phone
? $0 liability on unauthorized purchases
? Free Online services

AT&T Universal Rewards

Annual Fee
? None
APR
? 11.57%
Balance Transfer
? 0% for 12 Months
Benefits
? 6000 free first purchase bonus points
? 5 points for every $1 spent on AT&T services
? 1 point for every $1 on other purchases
? Plus all the benefits of the Universal Platinum

Student Options

AT&T Universal Platinum

Annual Fee
? None
APR
? 0% for 6 Months then 17.81%
Balance Transfer
? 0% for 6 Months
Benefits
? 2 free directory assistance inquiries per month
? Up to 30 free phone minutes monthly
? Loss and theft insurance for your wireless phone
? $0 liability on unauthorized purchases
? Free Online services

AT&T Universal Rewards

Annual Fee
? None
APR
? 0% for 6 Months then 17.81%
Balance Transfer
? 0% for 6 Months
Benefits
? Special student discounts
? 5 points for every $1 spent on AT&T services
? 1 point for every $1 on other purchases
? Plus all the benefits of the Universal Platinum

There are maximum limits on the amount of points you can earn each year which is 75,000. This is the major downfall of this card. With so many other reward credit cards offering unlimited earning potential, the ATT credit card would have been even more competitive if they offered this feature as well.

Saying that, the rates on the general cards are quite good, and because the card supports a service that you use everyday, it should not take long for you to build up those points.

Like most other rewards credit cards you can redeem points for:

? Travel
? Gift certificates
? Rebates
? Products

The Universal Rewards card seems to have the better benefits in both the student and general categories so you might want to consider this one first.

I think ATT delivers with this card, it is one of the best rates and list of benefits I have seen combined, but don't take my word for it, compare other reward credit cards and general credit cards for yourself before making your final decision.

With all the many reward programs out there, this is perhaps the only card that doubles as a calling card. The AT&T Universal Platinum Card is issued by Citibank with the general purpose of being a credit card that comes with a lower APR, and also a calling card with probably not-so-low calling charges.

As with all introductory APR promotions, this card also comes with an introductory 0% APR albeit for balance transfers done within the first 12 months, after which the APR will rise sharply to 11.4%, a relatively low figure as compared to many other credit cards.

As for cash advances, the APR used is tied to the London Interbank Offer Rate (LIBOR) and with a minimum cap of 19.99%. Still, the AT&T Universal Card is still one of the best deals for card users who tend to leave balances unpaid for at the end of the month.

Additionally, there are no annual fees or application fees and successful applicants get $100 worth of free talk time, that is if you sign up for the plan. In addition to that, they are also entitled obtain two directory assistance calls for free each month.

Some of the other perks offered by the AT&T Universal Card would be the rebates off your calls depending on your bill amount. This means that the higher your call charges, the higher the discount will be.

However, it is advisable not for card holders to use the AT&T Universal Card for calling services as there are others in the market which can provide lower charges for longer talk time. What's more, cell phones nowadays offer greater convenience and cost less for longer calls.

On the other hand however, this card provides insurance against mobile phone theft or losses, a feature previously offered only to platinum-status customers. Apart from that, customers also are entitled to auto rental insurance, travel accident insurance and services to protect against fraud. Just like other cards, there are also fees imposed for late payments, spending past the credit limit, cash advance transactions and balance transfer transactions.

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