Halifax credit cards review April 2019

Halifax offers an impressive selection of balance transfer promotions and a card that charges no commission on overseas transactions.

Having started life as a building society in the Yorkshire town of the same name, Halifax merged with the Bank of Scotland to form HBOS and later became part of one of the UK’s biggest banking groups – Lloyds.

Halifax offers existing and new customers competitive deals on credit cards for a variety of purposes. Take advantage of a long 0% period on a balance transfer or large purchase, or save on your overseas spend by avoiding foreign exchanges fees.

Compare the Halifax range of credit cards

Updated April 19th, 2019

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Name	Product	Purchases	Balance transfers	Annual/monthly fees	Rep. APR		Incentive	Representative example
Halifax Flexicard Mastercard		6.45%	6.45%	£0	6.4%	More Info		Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 6.45% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 6.4% APR (variable).	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Halifax 24 Month Balance Transfer Credit Card Mastercard		0% for 12 months reverting to 19.95%	0% for 24 months reverting to 19.95%	£0	19.9%	More Info		Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 19.95% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 19.9% APR (variable).	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Halifax 29 Month Balance Transfer Credit Card Mastercard		0% for 3 months reverting to 19.95%	0% for 29 months reverting to 19.95%	£0	19.9%	More Info		Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 19.95% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 19.9% APR (variable).	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Halifax Online Balance Transfer and Purchase Credit Card Mastercard		0% for 20 months reverting to 19.95%	0% for 20 months reverting to 19.95%	£0	19.9%	More Info		Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 19.95% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 19.9% APR (variable).	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Halifax 20 Month Balance Transfer Credit Card Mastercard		0% for 6 months reverting to 19.95%	0% for 20 months reverting to 19.95%	£0	19.9%	More Info		Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 19.95% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 19.9% APR (variable).	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Halifax Clarity Credit Card Mastercard		19.95%	19.95%	£0	19.9%	More Info		Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 19.95% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 19.9% APR (variable).	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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Types of Halifax credit cards

With the excellent deals available from Halifax there is no need to pay a high interest rate on your credit card balance. Halifax offers market-leading 0% interest promotions for card spend, and for transferring a balance from a different credit card company. A generous mix of card offers includes low rates for balance transfers and a card that offers a low rate for the lifetime of the card.

• 0% balance transfer cards

  In exchange for a reasonable balance transfer fee, you can have many years of 0% interest on a balance you transfer from another credit card company. At the time of writing, Halifax even offers a partial refund on balance transfer fees. Alternatively, choose a slightly shorter 0% promotional period for your balance transfer and pay less than 1% as a balance transfer fee.
  Learn more about 0% balance transfer cards

• 0% purchase cards

  Finance a large purchase on a new Halifax credit card and save on interest. You can pay 0% in interest on purchases for years if you successfully apply for the Halifax purchase offer card, which even includes a short 0% balance transfer period.
  Learn more about 0% purchase cards

• Combination offer cards

  You can save interest charges on both purchases and balance transfers by sacrificing a little on the length of the promotional period for each. Pick the Halifax Purchase and Balance Transfer card for a generous promotional period of 0% interest on both purchases and balance transfers.

• Low-rate cards

  Avoid a hike in interest after your 0% promotional period by picking the card that offers a permanently low interest rate. At approximately a third of the standard Halifax credit card interest rate, the FlexiCard Credit Card is an excellent choice if you want to keep your interest charges low in the long run. Your rate will fluctuate with the Bank of England base rate, but will always be substantially lower than standard credit card rates. You can even arrange a 2 to 36 month repayment plan on qualifying balances.

• Overseas spending cards

  Most banks will charge you approximately 3% of the transaction value in foreign transaction fees when you spend abroad. You don’t need to pay this charge when you travel if you pay with a Halifax Clarity Credit Card. It is one of the few UK credit cards that simply bill you at the day’s Visa or Mastercard currency interchange rate without any added commissions or costs.

What benefits can I get with a Halifax card?

• Cut your credit card interest bill

  A mix of generous credit limits, excellent balance transfer offers and relatively soft credit scoring criteria means that Halifax credit cards have helped thousands of UK customers cut the amount of money they spend on credit card interest.

• Make faster payments to your card

  Trim your credit card balance almost instantly by taking advantage of the Faster Payments Service. Any money you pay back on your Halifax credit card will be credited within a few hours, in most cases, almost immediately reducing your balance – and saving on interest charges.

• Protection courtesy of Halifax Secure

  In partnership with Visa and Mastercard, Halifax offers a security service that protects you when shopping online. Halifax Secure assesses every transaction and either verifies your transaction automatically or requests further information to pass verification.

• Pay with your mobile phone

  Most Halifax credit cards are compatible with Android Pay and Apple Pay. You don’t need to take your credit card out of your wallet, simply tap your phone on the card reader to make a payment.

• Halifax cards are widely accepted

  Halifax cards are issued on the Visa and Mastercard networks, both of which are widely accepted in the UK and around the world. You can be confident that your Halifax card will be accepted no matter where you try to pay.

• No card fees

  Enjoy the benefits of balance transfer deals, market-leading interest rates and the backing of an established financial institution without paying an annual fee. All Halifax cards are free of any annual fees, in fact some offer an initial cash-back amount for new applicants.

• Halifax app

  The Halifax app brings your Halifax accounts together under one roof, so you can quickly and easily move money around and stay on top of your finances. It also has fingerprint-recognition technology (provided your phone can do this), so you can log-in without needing a password.

How can I apply for a Halifax credit card?

1. Look at the different Halifax credit card products and pick the card that suits your needs the best.
2. Halifax offers a free eligibility checker. Before you apply, test your eligibility with this tool as it won’t impact your credit score the way a completed application does. The Halifax eligibility checker will tell if you have a good chance of successfully applying for a Halifax credit card.
3. Once you’ve picked a card, follow the simple steps on the Halifax website.
4. Always complete the application form accurately as Halifax will match what you enter against national credit search databases. Any discrepancies can result in a delay in getting approved, or the rejection of your application.
5. Halifax will consider your credit record, current levels of borrowing and other criteria and decide whether to offer you a card. You may get the deal you applied for or a higher interest rate or shorter 0% period. Most applicants get an instant decision, but sometimes an application is forwarded for manual review which can take a few working days.

What supporting documents and information will I need?

Before you start your application, get ready personal details such as current and past addresses, employment and income information as well as details of any store cards or other credit cards you would like to pay off by means of a balance transfer. You will also need your current account number and sort code.

The bottom line

Whether you need a credit card for day to day spending, a big purchase or to transfer a balance Halifax has a first-rate offer for you. The quick and easy application process and straight forward eligibility criteria make Halifax an excellent choice if you’re looking for a new credit card.

Frequently asked questions

• I’m already a Halifax cardholder. Can I apply for a second card?

  You can apply for a Halifax credit card even find you already hold a credit card with the bank. A second Halifax card gives you more flexibility over your finances and saves you money when spending abroad. However, you will not qualify for a 0% interest rate offer on a balance transferred from another Halifax card.

• What repayment options do I have?

  Halifax offers a lot of flexibility when it comes to repaying your balance, but you must make at least one qualifying repayment every month. You can choose to repay your balance in full, to make the minimum payment shown on your statement or to pay a fixed percentage or amount in pounds every month.

• How long is my introductory purchase or balance transfer offer?

  Details of your 0% purchase or balance transfer offer will be written into your credit card terms and conditions. You may receive the maximum period advertised, but some customers will receive a shorter offer. Always keep up with your monthly payments and don’t exceed your credit limit or you risk losing your introductory rate.

• I have a Halifax Mastercard credit card, how can I access Priceless Cities?

  All Mastercard credit cardholders are entitled to use their Priceless Cities rewards programme which offers access to exclusive experiences and discounts.

Barclaycard Platinum 28 Month Balance Transfer Visa

Balance transfers:

0% for 28 months reverting to 19.9%

Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 19.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 19.9% APR (variable).

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M&S Bank Transfer Plus Mastercard

Balance transfers:

0% for 28 months reverting to 19.9%

Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 19.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 19.9% APR (variable).

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ASDA Money Cashback Plus Credit Card

Balance transfers:

0% for 15 months reverting to 19.9%

Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 19.9% (variable) p.a. with a fee of £3 per month, your representative rate is 26.2% APR (variable).

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ASDA Money Cashback Credit Card

Balance transfers:

0% for 12 months reverting to 19.9%

Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 19.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 19.9% APR (variable).

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