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Balance Transfer · Ireland

An Post Money Classic Credit Card

4.3 / 5 editorial rating

Best for: clearing an existing card balance with the longest 0% transfer period we found

Annual feeNo annual fee
IssuerAn Post Money (issued by Bankinter S.A., trading as Avant Money)
NetworkMastercard
Purchase APR16.8% variable standard rate…
Foreign transaction fee2.65% of the transaction val…
Credit neededAged 18 or over; resident of…

Pros

  • Longest 0% balance transfer we found (12 months)
  • No annual fee
  • No current account needed

Cons

  • 22.9% APR after the offer
  • 2.65% FX fee
  • Late fee of €15.24 and over-limit fee of €12.70 a month

Rates and offers change. Confirm today's terms on the issuer's official site before applying. Independent comparison — not financial advice.

The An Post Money Classic Credit Card offers 0% on balance transfers for 12 months to new customers who transfer within 90 days. It has no annual fee and does not require an An Post current account.

An Post Money Classic Credit Card at a glance

IssuerAn Post Money (issued by Bankinter S.A., trading as Avant Money)
Card networkMastercard
Annual feeNone
Rewards rateNone
Welcome bonusSee issuer for the current offer
Intro APR0% on balance transfers for 12 months (new customers; transfer within 90 days of opening)
Regular APR16.8% variable standard rate; 22.9% APR representative (variable)
Foreign transaction fee2.65% of the transaction value on non-euro transactions
Credit neededAged 18 or over; resident of the Republic of Ireland; no An Post Money current account needed
Best forClearing an existing card balance with the longest 0% transfer period we found

Key features

  • 0% balance transfers for 12 months if completed within 90 days of opening
  • Money transfers to your bank account from €100 up to 95% of your limit
  • Up to 3 additional cardholders at no charge
  • No annual fee; €30 government stamp duty applies
  • Cash advance fee of 1.50% (minimum €2.50)

Pros

  • Longest 0% balance transfer we found (12 months)
  • No annual fee
  • No current account needed

Cons

  • 22.9% APR after the offer
  • 2.65% FX fee
  • Late fee of €15.24 and over-limit fee of €12.70 a month

Before you apply: confirm the current annual fee, interest rate, rewards and eligibility on the issuer's official site. CreditCardCompare is an independent comparison resource, not the card issuer, and this is not financial advice.

Sources: anpost.com · anpost.com

How it compares with similar Ireland cards

CardAnnual feeRewardsIntro APRForeign feeCredit neededRating
An Post Money Classic Credit CardClearing an existing card balance with the longest 0% transfer period we found
None None 0% on balance transfers for 12 months (new customers; transf… 2.65% of the transaction v… Aged 18 or over; resident of t… 4.3
Avant Money One CardTransferring €1,000 or more and collecting a €150 cash bonus
None None ongoing 0% on balance transfers for 9 months 2.65% on non-euro transact… Aged 18 or over; resident of t… 4.2
PTSB ICE Visa Credit CardA no-fee card with a short 0% window on both balance transfers and purchases
None None 0% on balance transfers for 6 months and 0% on purchases for… 1.75% on non-euro transact… Aged 18 or over; permanent res… 3.9

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