This Is Why Credit Card Interest Rates Are So High
Credit card interest rates are shockingly high—averaging around 23%—yet default rates only explain a fraction of that spread. The real drivers are a mix of risk premiums, massive marketing costs, and operating expenses, not just borrower risk.
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