People make mistakes. Sometimes, we forget to pay a bill, or we miss that grace period by a day. In times of widespread economic uncertainty, credit card issuers are offering assistance more than usual, making it possible to waive an interest charge. The only way to know if your credit card company will allow this is to ask, but make sure to keep your personal credit history in mind as you do. Before you call up your card issuer, review your creditworthiness and financial health. If you do not regularly carry a balance and do not usually pay interest, there is a chance that your issuer may waive the charge. However, if you have a substantial balance, your issuer may be less likely to waive interest or late fees. If this is the case, a balance transfer card may be worth considering to help avoid APR temporarily while you chip away at your debt.