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Sony Card from Capital One®

Snapshot of Card Features:

  • 5 points per $1 on Sony purchases at authorized retailers
  • 3 points per $1 on dining out and movie purchases
  • 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases
  • Redeem for Sony products, movies, music, and more
Intro AprBalance TransferOngoing APRAnnual FeeCredit Needed
0% until April 201413.9-24.9% (V)13.9-24.9% (V)$0Excellent - Good
 

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Complete Card Details
For the complete terms and conditions, view this card's Schumer Box

What is a Schumer Box?
A Schumer Box includes the following rate and term information for all credit cards:

  • Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for purchases (or interest rate)
  • Other APRs - interest rates for balance transfers, cash advances, default, etc.
  • Variable rate information (if applicable)
  • Grace Period
  • Finance calculation method
  • Finance Charges
  • Annual Fee (if applicable)
  • Other fees - transaction fees, balance transfers, cash advances, late payments, over-limit, etc.

Important
Always read the terms and fees disclosure provided by the credit card issuer on their site before applying. The issuing bank's terms may include more detailed or updated information than presented here.

Notes
*View Sony Card from Capital One® card rates, fees, rewards and other important information.


- March, 2013

The Sony Card from Capital One® is for consumers who are loyal to the Sony brand. But the great thing about this card is that you earn reward points on every purchase and not just on Sony products. And while you're shopping and quickly racking up reward points, you also get to enjoy a 0% intro APR on purchases until April 2014.

Benefits

You get a nice rewards program without having to pay an annual fee.

Rewards

You earn up to five points per $1 on net purchases made at either Sony retail stores or Sony online (you automatically get one point per $1; to get the additional four points, you must submit a Bonus Points form on the website). Earn three points per $1 at restaurants, movie theaters and movie rental retailers. Earn one point per $1 on all other purchases. There are no limits to the number of points you can earn.

Balance Transfers

Balance transfers carry a 13.9 percent, 16.9 percent, 19.9 percent, or 24.9 percent variable APR on purchases, depending on your creditworthiness. There is no balance transfer fee.

Rates

The Sony Card from Capital One® offers a 0% intro APR on purchases until April 2014. After that, this card carries a 13.9 percent, 16.9 percent, 19.9 percent, or 24.9 percent variable APR on purchases, depending on your creditworthiness. Cash advances carry a 24.9 percent (V) APR with a 3% fee of the amount of the cash advance, but not less than $10. There's no annual fee.

Who Should Apply

Consumers who buy Sony products and who can benefit from the rewards program.

Credit Standing

You need a good-to-excellent credit score to qualify for this card.

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