Financial experts Thomas Charles have commented that store cards are probably the most expensive and worst form of credit anyone can get and a quick-route into debt problems.
Average APR on store plastic is said to be at around 26% which stands 10% higher than nearly all regular credit cards on the market.
Managing director of Thomas Charles, James Fella warned consumers to think very carefully about how they intend to pay off their arrears before spending anything on a store card.