What does it mean when an APR is Variable? – Credit Card Insider

Today’s question is: What does it mean when an APR is Variable?
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Many credit cards come with a variable APR, but what does this mean? Your APR is the month-to-month interest rate, and it is often based on what is called the Prime Rate. How does the CARD Act fit into this?

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