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0% balance transfer credit card offers
What are 0% balance transfer credit cards?
0% balance transfer credit cards allow you to transfer existing balances to another card, and take advantage of up to 15 months 0% interest on your balance. They’re a great way to pay back your debt without paying the interest on top.
What are the benefits of a 0% balance transfer credit cards?
- Transfer your credit card balance to a new card and avoid paying interest on this balance during the promotional period.
- You can transfer you existing credit card balance to a new card, and you do not have to pay interest on this balance during the promotional period.
- Combine the balance transfer with additional offers such as 0% on purchases. View the latest credit card offers.
What else should I know about 0% balance transfer credit cards?
- It’s likely that you’ll be required to pay a transfer fee, usually around 2 to 3% of the balance that you’re intending to transfer.
- You can’t transfer a balance between cards of the same banking group (Natwest and RBS, for example).
- Try to avoid using these cards for new purchases. You will be charged interest on the purchases portion of the debt, and usually any payments you make will pay off the cheaper portion of the debt first.
- Remember to pay off the full balance before the end of the promotional period, or you will have to start paying interest on the balance, which is likely to be set at a high level.
If you’re unable to pay off the full balance before the end of the promotional period then a lifetime balance transfer credit card may be a better option.
If you want to find out more then read our guide to 0% balance transfer credit cards.
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