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Lloyds Bank Platinum 0% Purchase and Balance Transfer Credit Card review

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Lloyds Bank Platinum 0% Purchase and Balance Transfer Credit Card Mastercard
4.0
★★★★★
Finder score
Representative example:
When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 24.94% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 24.9% APR (variable).
0% interest on balance transfers
18 months
0% interest on purchases
20 months
Account fee
£0

Our verdict

Take a breather from interest with a long 0% purchase and balance transfer periods.

Trying to both clear up old debt and handle an unexpected expense at the same time sounds like your worst personal finance nightmare, but actually, there’s a whole category of credit cards that were thought to help you out in a similar situation. They’re generally referred to as “balanced” or “matched” credit cards, and this Lloyds card is one of them.

It gives you 20 months to clear up both your old balance and the cost of any new purchases, which isn’t the longest you can get in the overall credit card market, but it does come close.

Ideally, this card is more suitable to people who don’t have a big balance to repay (and maybe are more interested in the purchase side of the deal). That’s because the 2.99% for 3 months reverting to 5% balance transfer fee will amount to a comparatively big sum if you have a chunky balance to transfer.

The revert rate is pretty average, so do your best to clear up your balance before the deal expires. Once that happens, you may want to consider switching to a different card - for example a low interest rate credit card may be more suitable if you anticipate you will have to carry a balance on it from time to time.

As well as a long interest free period from both purchases and balance transfers, there's no annual fee to worry about. Not much to say in terms of rewards and perks, but because the card is on the Mastercard network, you can also enjoy access to Priceless Cities experiences.

Pros

  • Customers report excellent customer service when dealing with Lloyds Bank
  • Over a year of 0% interest to focus on reducing existing card debt
  • Over a year to spread the cost of purchases
  • No annual fee

Cons

  • Applicants with low credit scores are unlikely to be eligible
  • Don't forget that balance transfer fee! If cutting the interest on existing card debt is your main reason for considering this card, check out no-fee deals first
  • A punishing fee of 5% on cash withdrawals (you should avoid using a credit card to withdraw cash in any case)

In this guide

  • Our verdict
  • Details
    • Product Overview
    • Fees and charges
    • Application Requirements
  • Your reviews

Details

Product Overview

Issuer Lloyds Bank
Network Mastercard
Annual/monthly fees £0
Balance transfers 0% for 18 months reverting to 24.94%
Balance transfer fee 2.99% for 3 months reverting to 5%
Purchases 0% for 20 months reverting to 24.94%
Purchases interest-free period Up to 56 days
Cash advances 24.94%
Minimum credit limit £0
Maximum credit limit Subject to status
Additional cards available 1
Additional Rewards Info Everyday Offers - Earn up to 15% cashback from selected retailers when shopping with a Lloyds Bank credit card. Customers must be registered for Online Banking and hold a Lloyds Bank current account to be eligible.
Potential costs 4.0 ★★★★★
Doing its job 4.0 ★★★★★
Extras 4.0 ★★★★★
Overall Finder Score 4.0 ★★★★★

Fees and charges

Minimum monthly payment 2.5% or £5 (whichever is greater) or the total of any interest, default fees and charges plus 1% of the outstanding balance.
Annual/monthly fees £0
Balance transfer fee 2.99% for 3 months reverting to 5%
Foreign usage charge (EU) 2.95%
Foreign usage charge (rest of world) 2.95%
Cash advance fee 5% (min. £0)
Late payment fee £12
Replacement card fee £0
Duplicate statement fee £0
Exceeding limit fee £0
Additional card fee £0
Dormancy fee £0

Application Requirements

Minimum Age 18
Availability Available to new customers

The Lloyds Bank Platinum 0% Purchase and Balance Transfer Credit Card is issued on the Mastercard network, so it's accepted at more than 50 million merchant locations across more than 210 countries and territories.

How does this card compare with similar cards on the market?

Table: sorted by representative APR, promoted deals first
1 - 2 of 2
Product UKCCF Finder Score Purchases Balance transfers Annual/monthly fees Representative APR Link Key benefit Representative example
Finder score
0% for 9 months reverting to 23.9%
0% for 9 months
(3.49% fee)
£0
23.9% APR (variable)
Card details
1 point per £1 spent with M&S and 1 point per £5 spent elsewhere. Enjoy 55 days interest free, preferential rates plus no cash advance fee when buying M&S travel money with the card.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable).
Finder score
0% for 17 months reverting to 24.94%
0% for 17 months
(2.99% fee)
£0
24.9% APR (variable)
Card details
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 24.94% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 24.9% APR (variable).
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Repayment options

You can make manual repayments through Lloyds Bank's app by logging in to your online banking or over the phone (0345 602 1997). Alternatively, you may wish to set up a direct debit.

A direct debit protects you from forgetting to make a repayment and either damaging your credit score, getting hit with a penalty fee (£12) or losing any promotional rates as a result. You could use a fixed-amount direct debit to ensure you've cleared your debt before the 0% period expires – simply divide your outstanding balance by 18 to see what you'll need to pay each month (this assumes you don't use the card for additional spending).

You can arrange a direct debit for repayments when you apply for the credit card. The table below shows the options available.

Choose from the following direct debit options for your monthly repayments:

Minimum amount
Fixed amount
Fixed percentage
Full amount

How to apply

If you've compared cards and settled on the Lloyds Bank Platinum 0% Purchase and Balance Transfer Credit Card, completing the secure online application form takes about 15 minutes. Before you apply, check that you meet the eligibility requirements and have the information and documents you'll need to make the process as straightforward as possible.

Frequently asked questions

Can I withdraw cash using the Lloyds Bank Platinum 0% Purchase and Balance Transfer Credit Card?

Although it's possible, withdrawing cash from a credit card account is generally not a good idea, as "cash-like transactions" (such as withdrawing cash at an ATM, getting cashback at the till, spending at a casino or buying currency) often incur steep fees and/or higher rates of interest.

The cash advance fee on the Lloyds Bank Platinum 0% Purchase and Balance Transfer Credit Card is 5%.

The interest rate on this part of your balance will be 24.94% (chargeable from the day of the transaction – the card's usual "up to 56 days interest-free" grace period won't apply).

How much does it cost to use the Lloyds Bank Platinum 0% Purchase and Balance Transfer Credit Card abroad?

Non-sterling transactions are subject to a 2.95% charge. For example, if you spend 200 euros (£165.32), it'll cost you around £4.88 in fees.

What is the minimum payment on the Lloyds Bank Platinum 0% Purchase and Balance Transfer Credit Card?

Each month, you must pay at least 2.5% of your balance at that point or £5.00 – whichever of the 2 figures is greater. So if you had, say, £180.00 outstanding, you'd pay £5.00, and if you had £800.00 outstanding, you'd pay £20.00.

Paying only the minimum required amount each month is generally not advisable as it makes it much harder to get debt-free before that introductory 0% period expires.

Finder credit card scores

★★★★★ — Excellent
★★★★★ — Good
★★★★★ — Average
★★★★★ — Subpar
★★★★★ — Poor

Our experts score matched/balanced credit cards to determine their value against similar products on the market. We look at a number of important factors, like the length of the introductory offer, balance transfer fees, any restrictions to the offer, plus the potential costs involved with running the card both in the short and longer term.

You can read more about our scoring criteria on our credit card methodology page.

We show offers we can track - that's not every product on the market...yet. Unless we've said otherwise, products are in no particular order. The terms "best", "top", "cheap" (and variations of these) aren't ratings, though we always explain what's great about a product when we highlight it. This is subject to our terms of use. When you make major financial decisions, consider getting independent financial advice. Always consider your own circumstances when you compare products so you get what's right for you. Most of the data in Finder's comparison tables has the source: Moneyfacts Group PLC. In other cases, Finder has sourced data directly from providers.

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