{"id":63507,"date":"2017-10-03T14:58:21","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T13:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?page_id=63507"},"modified":"2026-01-09T10:39:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T10:39:11","slug":"balance-transfer-credit-cards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\/balance-transfer-credit-cards","title":{"rendered":"Compare balance transfer credit cards"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\"><p>Approval for any credit card depends on your status. The representative APRs shown represent the interest rate offered to most successful applicants. Depending on your personal circumstances, the APR you're offered may be higher, or you may not be offered credit at all. Fees and rates are subject to change without notice. It's always wise to check the terms of any deal before you borrow. Most of the data in Finder's comparison tables is provided by Defaqto.<\/p><\/div><\/article><h3>Today\u2019s longest Balance transfer deals at a glance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<table class=\"luna-table\">\n<thead class=\"luna-table__header\">\n<tr>\n<th>Rank<\/th>\n<th>Product<\/th>\n<th>Months at 0%<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"luna-table__body\">\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">1<\/th>\n<td>TSB Platinum Balance Transfer Card<\/td>\n<td>38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">2<\/th>\n<td>Virgin Money Balance Transfer Credit Card (36 Mths)<\/td>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">3<\/th>\n<td>Royal Bank of Scotland Longer Balance Transfer Credit Card<\/td>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">4<\/th>\n<td>Ulster Bank Longer Balance Transfer Credit Card<\/td>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">5<\/th>\n<td>NatWest Longer Balance Transfer Credit Card<\/td>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">6<\/th>\n<td>MBNA Ltd Long Balance Transfer Credit Card<\/td>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">7<\/th>\n<td>HSBC Balance Transfer Credit Card (36 Mths)<\/td>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">8<\/th>\n<td>Barclaycard Platinum Balance Transfer (36 Mths)<\/td>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">9<\/th>\n<td>Tesco Bank Balance Transfer Credit Card<\/td>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">10<\/th>\n<td>Lloyds Bank Long 0% Balance Transfer Card<\/td>\n<td>35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">11<\/th>\n<td>Halifax Longest 0% Balance Transfer Credit Card<\/td>\n<td>35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">12<\/th>\n<td>Santander Everyday Long Term Balance Transfer Credit Card<\/td>\n<td>34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">13<\/th>\n<td>M&amp;S Bank Transfer Plus Credit Card<\/td>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">14<\/th>\n<td>Nationwide Building Society Member Credit Card (BT Offer)<\/td>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">15<\/th>\n<td>Virgin Money Balance Transfer Credit Card (30 Mths)<\/td>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3 id=\"toppicks\" class=\"luna-sectionTitle has-padding-top-small\">Picking the best long 0% balance transfer deal<\/h3><p>To access the <em>longest<\/em> available 0% deals, you\u2019ll need good credit and you\u2019ll probably have to pay a small transfer fee \u2013 this can be added onto the balance you\u2019re transferring. The absolute longest 0% deal currently available is  months, but it\u2019s important to factor in the transfer fee and any ongoing fees when you\u2019re picking the right deal for you.<\/p><p>If you don\u2019t need quite so long at 0%, you should consider a low- or no-fee balance transfer deal. Although these offers won\u2019t have the very longest 0% interest periods on the market, if the 0% periods that they do offer can give you long enough to clear your card debt, they\u2019re likely to be the cheapest option. You can use the filters on our comparison above to quickly find the longest deals with and without a balance transfer fee.<\/p><div class=\"video-box well\"><div class=\"fin-video fin-video--horizontal\" data-player-type=\"youtube\" data-video-id=\"bx4X8x5L_As\" style=\"\">\n    <div class=\"fin-video__container\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fin-video__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/bx4X8x5L_As\/maxresdefault.jpg\" data-fallback-sd=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/bx4X8x5L_As\/sddefault.jpg\" data-fallback-hq=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/bx4X8x5L_As\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                            <div class=\"fin-video__duration\">4:08<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"fin-video__play-btn\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><\/div>\n                <iframe allow=\"autoplay\" class=\"fin-video__player\" id=\"ytPlayer-bx4X8x5L_As\" title=\"Video player\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div><h3 id=\"learn\">An intro to balance transfers<\/h3><p>Whether you\u2019re looking to pay off your existing credit card debt or wanting to organise your debts into one place, with cards offering low or 0% interest for a specified period, a balance transfer card could help pay off your debt faster. <\/p><p>A balance transfer refers to the process of transferring your existing credit card debt to a new card issued by a different bank, in return for a lower interest rate during the introductory period. Most balance transfer credit cards have an introductory promotional rate which runs for a fixed number of months. <\/p><p>If used correctly, you could transfer your existing balance from a different bank and make use of a card with up to 12, 24, 30 months (or even longer!)  0% interest on your balance. This means that you could pay off your debt within this time period without any monthly interest being added on top, or pay off a considerable amount of debt before the monthly interest kicks in. <\/p><p>So, what\u2019s the catch? <\/p><p>After your specified 0% balance transfer period ends the provider will begin to charge you monthly interest on your remaining balance, just like a usual credit card. There may also be a balance transfer fee to pay when you are moving existing debt to a balance transfer card. This fee, however, is usually low compared to the interest you may be paying on your current credit card balance. Even with this fee, a 0% interest rate usually means that you can clear your debt faster and more cheaply than you would if you remained with your current card. <\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1053211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/balance_transfer_uk.png\" alt=\"Balance transfers illustrated\" width=\"901\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/balance_transfer_uk.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/balance_transfer_uk.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/balance_transfer_uk.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/balance_transfer_uk.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/balance_transfer_uk.png?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/balance_transfer_uk.png?fit=2703 2703w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2703px) 100vw, 2703px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><h3>How much will it cost to clear my balance?<\/h3><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--border\">\n<div class=\"luna-card__block\">\n<form class=\"luna-form\" onsubmit=\"return false\">\n<fieldset class=\"luna-form__fieldset\">\n\n<legend class=\"luna-legend\">Balance transfer calculator<\/legend>\n\n\n<div class=\"luna-form__group\">\n\n<div class=\"luna-form__field\">\n<label class=\"luna-label luna-label--fluid\" for=\"inputone\">Outstanding debt<\/label>\n<div class=\"luna-affix\">\n<span class=\"luna-affix__label\">\u00a3<\/span>\n<input class=\"luna-input\" type=\"number\" step=\"any\" placeholder=\"Enter amount\" id=\"inputone\" onchange=\"showResults();\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"luna-form__field\">\n<label class=\"luna-label luna-label--fluid\" for=\"inputtwo\">Transfer fee (%)<\/label>\n<div class=\"luna-affix\">\n<input class=\"luna-input\" type=\"number\" step=\"any\" placeholder=\"Enter percentage\" id=\"inputtwo\" onchange=\"showResults();\">\n<span class=\"luna-affix__label\">%<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"luna-form__field\">\n<label class=\"luna-label luna-label--fluid\" for=\"inputthree\">Number of months at 0%<\/label>\n<div class=\"luna-affix\">\n<input class=\"luna-input\" type=\"number\" placeholder=\"Enter number\" id=\"inputthree\" onchange=\"showResults();\">\n<span class=\"luna-affix__label\">months<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/fieldset>\n<\/form>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt has-margin-top-small\">\n<div class=\"luna-card__block text-x-large\"><p><span id=\"resultmessage\">Complete the fields above to estimate your monthly repayment<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<script>\nfunction showResults() {\n\nvar input1 = document.getElementById(\"input1\");\nvar input2 = document.getElementById(\"input2\");\nvar input3 = document.getElementById(\"input3\");\n\nvar userdebt = Number(inputone.value);\nvar userfee = Number(inputtwo.value);\nvar usermonths = Number(inputthree.value);\n\n\nif (userdebt > 0 && userfee > 0 && usermonths > 0) {\n\nvar calculatedresult = (userdebt * (1 + (userfee \/ 100))) \/ usermonths;\n\nvar resultmessage = document.getElementById(\"resultmessage\");\nresultmessage.innerHTML = 'To get debt fee within the 0% period you will need to pay off ' + calculatedresult.toLocaleString('en-GB', { style: 'currency', currency: 'GBP' }) + ' each month (and avoid additional spending on the card).';\n\n}\n}\n<\/script><h3>How does it work?<\/h3><p>Let\u2019s assume that you already have existing card debt and you want to save on interest by moving it to another card issuer.<\/p><p>Once you\u2019ve picked a balance transfer deal, you\u2019ll usually be prompted to check your eligibility. Provided its good news, you can then go ahead and apply for the new card. <\/p><p>During the application process, you\u2019ll be asked if you want to transfer a balance and prompted to provide details of how much it is, which bank it\u2019s currently held with and the account number.<\/p><p>When you\u2019ve received your shiny new card (which can take up to two weeks) and activated it, the card issuer will then request the transfer of all outstanding funds from your old bank. From this point, the transfer will typically take around 1-3 working days. If there\u2019s a transfer fee involved then this can be added to your balance.<\/p><p>From then on it\u2019s over to you. You can pay as much or as little as you like each month, subject to the new card\u2019s minimum repayment requirement (typically 1% or 2% of your outstanding balance). Ideally, you should pay enough each month to ensure you\u2019re debt-free before the introductory low-rate period expires.<\/p><h3>What is a balance transfer fee?<\/h3><p>Most \u2013 but not all \u2013 balance transfer cards (particularly those with the longest promotional periods) charge a balance transfer fee. This is a one-time fee that\u2019s calculated as a percentage of the debt you wish to transfer to the new card. Typically the balance transfer fee is between 1.5% and 3.5%. A minimum is usually also specified, so a card issuer might describe its balance transfer fee as \u201c3% (minimum \u00a35). So if you had a \u00a32,000 debt to transfer, the transfer fee would cost you \u00a360. If you had just a \u00a3150 debt to transfer, the fee would cost you \u00a35.The fee is usually added to the balance and so also benefits from the 0% promotional period.<\/p><div class=\"importantText importantText__quote\">\n  <blockquote>\n    <div class=\"importantText__quoteIcon\"><\/div>\n    <p>If you can afford to pay off your balance in a shorter amount of time, it\u2019s worth looking for a balance transfer card that has no balance transfer fee, but might offer a shorter 0% deal.\u201d<\/p>\n    <footer class=\"importantText__quoteAuthor\">\u2013 <cite>Rachel Wait, personal finance expert<\/cite><\/footer>\n  <\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"btvideo\" class=\"has-margin-bottom\">Expert video: Choosing the right balance transfer card<\/h3><div class=\"video-box well\"><div class=\"fin-video fin-video--horizontal\" data-player-type=\"youtube\" data-video-id=\"0tk1jBY03Es\" style=\"\">\n    <div class=\"fin-video__container\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fin-video__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/0tk1jBY03Es\/maxresdefault.jpg\" data-fallback-sd=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/0tk1jBY03Es\/sddefault.jpg\" data-fallback-hq=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/0tk1jBY03Es\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                            <div class=\"fin-video__duration\">2:32<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"fin-video__play-btn\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><\/div>\n                <iframe allow=\"autoplay\" class=\"fin-video__player\" id=\"ytPlayer-0tk1jBY03Es\" title=\"Video player\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/credit-cards\/card-finder-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Use%2BFinder%2527s%2Beligibility%2Bchecker%2B%2528no%2Beffect%2Bon%2Byour%2Bcredit%2Bscore%2529%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKCCF%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22more-link-arrow%2Bno-margin-top%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2224715%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKCCF%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22308bee85-a334-4500-92bc-846c1b27c6cb%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Credit%2Bcard%2Bfinder%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%220c72737e-7b92-477b-b6a0-a8587bf6c0b5%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Finder%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%2263507%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22credit-cards%252Fbalance-transfer-credit-cards%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"more-link-arrow no-margin-top\">Use Finder's eligibility checker (no effect on your credit score)<\/a><h3>How much money can I save with a balance transfer?<\/h3><p>Exactly how much you\u2019ll save will depend on the size of your debt, the length of the 0% balance transfer offer and your repayments, but you could save hundreds or thousands of pounds in interest while you clear your debt. Here\u2019s an example:<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--border\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Balance-transfer-credit-cards-1.png\" alt=\"How The Balance Transfer Process Works\" width=\"200\" height=\"267\" align=\"right\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Balance-transfer-credit-cards-1.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Balance-transfer-credit-cards-1.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Balance-transfer-credit-cards-1.png?fit=600 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" loading=\"lazy\"><h3 class=\"box-title\">Balance transfer illustration<\/h3><p>Let\u2019s say you have <strong>\u00a33,000 debt<\/strong> on a card that\u2019s <strong>currently charging 20% interest annually<\/strong>, but you\u2019ve been offered a <strong>new card<\/strong> with <strong>0% on balance transfers for 18 months<\/strong>, a <strong>3% transfer fee<\/strong> and no annual fee.<\/p><p>Clearing your debt over 18 months would be around <strong>\u00a3407 cheaper<\/strong> using the new 0% card than it would on the old card. What\u2019s more, you\u2019d be <strong>debt-free three months sooner<\/strong> than if you\u2019d made the same monthly repayments to your old card. All in all, a worthwhile exercise!<\/p><p>Remember that this isn\u2019t based on simply paying the minimum monthly repayments, but on overpaying as much as is necessary to completely clear the debt before the revert rate kicks in. In this example you\u2019d want to <strong>pay around \u00a3172 each month<\/strong> to clear the debt in time. To get that figure we divided \u00a33,090 (the balance being transferred with the transfer fee on top) by 18 (the number of months in the introductory rate period).<\/p><\/div><\/article><h3>The dos and don\u2019ts of balance transfers<\/h3><p>Used intelligently, a 0% balance transfer card will reduce your interest payments and get you out of credit card debt faster. Used the wrong way, your debts can become larger and last, well, indefinitely. Ensure you don\u2019t get trapped in problem balance transfer debt with our dos and don\u2019ts.<\/p><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>How to do balance transfers right<\/h4><ul class=\"list-4\"><li><strong>DO: Compare the best deals and use eligibility checkers.<\/strong><br>Your goals should be to get debt-free as cheaply as possible and in as little time as possible. To do this, you\u2019ll want to pin down the best deal available to you.<\/li><li><strong>DO: Look at deals with no balance transfer fee first.<\/strong><br>Many people don\u2019t take the time to understand balance transfers and the potential costs involved and end up paying a balance transfer fee that they hadn\u2019t been banking on. If you\u2019re reading this, you\u2019re already ahead of the curve.<\/li><li><strong>Do: Consider all applicable fees<\/strong><br>While you won\u2019t be charged interest with a 0% balance transfer, you may have to pay annual fees and a balance transfer fee. Make sure you consider these when choosing a balance transfer deal, but bear in mind it can be a mistake to dismiss cards purely based on fees.<\/li><li><strong>DO: Request the transfer at the earliest possible opportunity.<\/strong><br>Most balance transfer deals only apply to balances transferred within the first 60 or 90 days of account opening, so it\u2019s better not to hang around.<\/li><li><strong>DO: Keep making payments on your old card until you\u2019re sure the transfer has gone through.<\/strong><br>Balance transfers are still far from instant, frustratingly. In fact, they can take a couple of weeks. Don\u2019t risk damaging your credit record by missing a repayment on your old card.<\/li><li><strong>DO: Set up a direct debit for repayments.<\/strong><br>Ensure you\u2019ll never miss a repayment and protect your credit score by setting up a direct debit for repayments. You can do this during the application when you accept the offer that the card issuer has made. You can set up a direct debit to pay the minimum monthly repayment, a fixed amount or a fixed percentage of the outstanding balance. Choosing a fixed amount of direct debit is likely to be the most straightforward option \u2013 simply divide your balance (plus the transfer fee, if applicable) by the number of months in the 0% deal to see what you need to pay each month to be debt free at the end of the promotional period.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Mistakes to avoid with balance transfers<\/h4><ul class=\"list-3\"><li><strong>DON\u2019T: Forget you still have to make payments.<\/strong><br>Despite the promotional period with interest at 0%, you still have a debt, and you still have to make at least the minimum payment each month. You can\u2019t simply transfer a balance and then stop making payments. The minimum repayment is usually stated in terms like \u201c2.5% of your outstanding balance or \u00a35 (whichever is greater)\u201d.<\/li><li><strong>DON\u2019T: Forget to check the standard interest rate.<\/strong><br>Once your balance transfer promotion finishes, you\u2019ll be paying the standard rate on any remaining balance. Choose a card with a standard rate that\u2019s lower than your current credit card rate if possible or make sure you repay the entire debt before the standard rate applies.<\/li><li><strong>DON\u2019T: Use your card for further spending.<\/strong><br>Adding new debt will slow down your ability to repay your card. Don\u2019t buy anything new on your credit card that you can\u2019t immediately pay off in full. Also, banks are required to allocate repayments to whichever debt is accruing the highest interest on your account. So, if your balance accrues 0% interest and your purchase collects the standard interest rate, your repayments will go to the purchases rather than your balance transfer. It\u2019s usually better to focus on clearing the debt you have, rather than adding to it. However, there are cards which offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\/all-rounders\">0% deals on both existing debt <em>and<\/em> additional purchases<\/a>. Watch out for rewards programmes that incentivise additional spending \u2013 you could end up paying much more in interest than you earn in points.<\/li><li><strong>DON\u2019T: Only pay the minimum repayment each month.<\/strong><br>If you\u2019re only paying the minimum repayment each month, you won\u2019t be able to repay the entire balance by the time the 0% balance transfer offer ends. Then your debt will start to collect interest and it will grow again. Instead, you should calculate exactly how much you need to pay each month to repay the entire balance by the time the interest-free period ends. You can do this by dividing the size of your debt by the number of months in the balance transfer offer. This will give you a goal repayment to meet every statement period to clear the debt before the 0% promotion ends.<\/li><li><strong>DON\u2019T: Keep your old card open<\/strong><br>It\u2019s tempting to hang on to your old card \u201cfor use in emergencies\u201d. Realistically, if you\u2019ve run up debt on it before, you\u2019re likely to do so again. Cancel the card and concentrate on paying off your balance. Remember to transfer any regular payments, and ask your old bank for your final balance so you don\u2019t have any leftover debt. Even after you\u2019ve made a balance transfer you may still be liable for accrued interest from your final statement, or for missed payment charges. Make sure these are cleared \u2013 if you don\u2019t take action they\u2019ll continue to build up interest and penalties.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h3>How to do a balance transfer in five steps<\/h3><p>Follow these five steps to successfully apply for a balance transfer credit card and improve your chances of approval:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Compare balance transfer offers to get a sense of what\u2019s out there.<\/strong> Use our comparison tables to easily compare a range of cards and see how much you could save.<\/li><li><strong>Use an eligibility checker to see which cards you could get approved for.<\/strong> Soft-searching eligibility checkers (like <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/credit-cards\/card-finder-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Finder%2527s%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKCCF%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2224715%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKCCF%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22308bee85-a334-4500-92bc-846c1b27c6cb%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Credit%2Bcard%2Bfinder%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%220c72737e-7b92-477b-b6a0-a8587bf6c0b5%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Finder%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%2263507%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22credit-cards%252Fbalance-transfer-credit-cards%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\">Finder's<\/a>!) can show you your likelihood of approval for a range of cards from popular providers. You can also start to get an idea of the credit limit you might be offered. Some banks don\u2019t show this until you actually apply, but luckily, some do. The amount you can transfer to your new account will vary, but is usually capped at between 90% and 95% of your credit limit. So, if you can only transfer 90% of your \u00a31,000 credit limit, you\u2019ll only be able to transfer up to \u00a3900. Remember, you won\u2019t know for sure what your credit limit will be until you\u2019ve made your application, and this will depend on a number of factors, such as your overall credit rating, income and employment status. You can contact the bank in question to get an estimate before you apply. You\u2019ll also need to make sure that you\u2019ve selected a new card that accepts transfers from your current bank and card.<\/li><li><strong>Submit your application.<\/strong> If you\u2019ve found a balance transfer credit card that looks right for you, you can click on the \u201cGo to site\u201d button to be directed to a secure online application.<\/li><li><strong>Wait for your application to be approved.<\/strong> Most banks can process your request and offer approval within 60 seconds of applying, but some can take a couple of days. If you haven\u2019t heard from the bank after this time, you may wish to contact them to find out if there\u2019s an issue. During the application process, you\u2019ll be asked if you want to transfer a balance.<\/li><li><strong>Confirm the transfer has taken place then close your old account.<\/strong> Once your new card is set up, contact your old bank and make sure the previous account is closed to avoid any further fees or interest payments.<\/li><li><strong>Chip away at that card debt!<\/strong> Now it\u2019s time to start repaying your debt, with the goal of clearing it all before the end of the 0% period.<\/li><\/ol><h4>Do I have to contact my old bank and new bank to make the switch?<\/h4><p>Your new card issuer manages this process after both your card and the balance transfer are approved. You just need to provide details of your existing card when you apply. But if you want to close your old card, you\u2019ll need to do that yourself by contacting your bank. If you don\u2019t close your old account, you could be stuck with annual fees and any other maintenance costs that come with your existing account.<\/p><h3>How does transferring a balance from one credit card to another impact my credit score?<\/h3><p>When you transfer a balance from one credit card to another, it\u2019ll save you money on the interest you\u2019re paying and could help you pay off your debt faster, which could potentially boost your credit score. However, when opening any new credit account, it could negatively affect your credit score in the short term. <\/p><p>So, before you decide to go for a balance transfer, it\u2019s important to weigh the potential long term benefits against the short term effects on your credit score. Consider how much money you\u2019ll save in interest and how quickly you can pay off your debt compared and ultimately, it\u2019s about finding the right balance for your financial situation and goals.<\/p><h3 class=\"has-margin-bottom\">Your questions about balance transfers answered<\/h3><h4>Applying for balance transfers<\/h4><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What's the maximum I can balance transfer?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Maximum balance transfer limits can vary slightly from card to card, but typically you can transfer up to 95% of your credit limit. Your credit limit is set by the card issuer and it\u2019s based on its assessment of your circumstances \u2013 taking into account factors like your income, outgoings and credit record.<\/p><p>You can use the product reviews on Finder to confirm the maximum percentage of the credit limit you can transfer to a particular balance transfer credit card.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Why might my application be refused?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Financial institutions assess balance transfer applications carefully. To increase your chances of approval, consider some of the factors that could cause a bank to decline your application before you apply:<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1053257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2017\/05\/credit-card-rejection-reasons.png\" alt=\"credit-card-rejection-reasons\" width=\"750\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2017\/05\/credit-card-rejection-reasons.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2017\/05\/credit-card-rejection-reasons.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2017\/05\/credit-card-rejection-reasons.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2017\/05\/credit-card-rejection-reasons.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2017\/05\/credit-card-rejection-reasons.png?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2017\/05\/credit-card-rejection-reasons.png?fit=2250 2250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><ol><li><strong>Poor credit history<\/strong>. You\u2019ll need a good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-score\">credit history<\/a> to obtain a balance transfer deal. However, if you have a poor credit history due to missed payments, defaults on your account or significant levels of debt, you might need to repay more of your debt and demonstrate your ability to make regular repayments before you apply.<\/li><li><strong>Submitting multiple applications too rapidly<\/strong>. Each application you make for a balance transfer deal is recorded in your credit history. If your application is refused, don\u2019t just apply to a different credit card issuer straight away. Instead, take some time to repay your debt and carefully compare other card options and ensure that you tick off the eligibility criteria before you apply.<\/li><li><strong>Transferring to the wrong bank<\/strong>. If you try to get a balance transfer deal from a bank with the same owner as your current card, you\u2019ll be immediately refused. You can\u2019t transfer your debt from a Royal Bank of Scotland account to a NatWest card, for instance, as they\u2019re both owned by the same group.<\/li><li><strong>Cards in a different name<\/strong>. Your new balance transfer card must be in the same name as your current card. If you apply with a different name, such as your partner\u2019s name, you\u2019ll be turned down.<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I transfer my balance to my partner\/spouse?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes. Providing that both you and your partner\/spouse are already using a joint-account credit card. However, you usually can\u2019t transfer a debt that is in someone else\u2019s name to a new account that is under your name.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000003\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Which banks can I balance transfer to?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The key rule that decides whether you can transfer a balance to a bank is whether or not your existing bank belongs to the same credit provider. For example, balance transfers are not allowed between NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland since RBS is the credit provider for both.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000004\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I apply for another balance transfer offer with the same bank after my current promotion has ended?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>No. Existing customers are ineligible to apply for balance transfer offers with their existing bank. However, if you then transfer your balance to a different bank, when this balance transfer promotion has ended you will be able to transfer to the first bank again.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000005\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What's in it for my new credit card issuer?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Credit card issuers make money when you pay interest, so why would they charge 0% when they could charge 22% or more? Here\u2019s why:<\/p><ul><li><strong>You\u2019ll eventually revert to a higher rate.<\/strong> If you don\u2019t pay off your entire debt at the 0% rate, you\u2019ll end up collecting interest at the standard rate for your card. This is usually the purchase rate or cash advance rate, which can range between 9% and 22%. Once that happens, your new credit card issuer can potentially make hundreds or even thousands of pounds from you in interest charges.<\/li><li><strong>Persuading you to switch is tough.<\/strong> People are reluctant to switch banks, and it\u2019s expensive to acquire a new customer. Offering a discounted interest rate is one of the cheapest ways for banks to attract potential customers. It\u2019s essentially a cheap form of marketing.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000006\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000006\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I do a balance transfer with my existing credit card issuer?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000006\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>No, you typically can\u2019t perform a balance transfer while staying with the same institution. You also can\u2019t perform a balance transfer to other banks within the same group or owned by the same organisation. For instance, you can\u2019t transfer from NatWest to Royal Bank of Scotland as both banks are part of the same company.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000007\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000007\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I get a balance transfer for a personal loan or store card?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000007\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>While most balance transfer deals are for credit card debt, some credit card issuers will let you transfer debt from a personal loan or store card as well. You may wish to consider a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\/money-transfer-credit-cards\">money transfer credit card<\/a> instead \u2013 these let <em>you<\/em> control the transferring, so you can transfer funds from the card to your current account, for any purpose.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000008\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000008\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How long will it take for the old balance to appear in my new account?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000008\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>While you could be approved for your credit card within 60 seconds, it can take between 1-2 weeks for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\/balance-transfer-credit-cards\/how-long-does-a-balance-transfer-take\">old balance to appear in the new account<\/a>. Please note that the 0% balance transfer offer applies as soon as your card is approved rather than when your balance is in your account.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><h4>Using balance transfers<\/h4><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000009\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I make purchases interest-free whilst repaying my balance transfer?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000009\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes you can, although it\u2019s not recommended if your main objective is paying off existing credit card debt. The interest-free period will depend on the card. Most providers offer a standard 56-day interest free period, while others offer longer promotional periods alongside balance transfer deals. However, some card providers offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\/all-rounders\">\u201call-rounder\u201d or \u201cmatched\u201d credit card<\/a> which offers 0% interest-free on both balance transfers and purchases for a specific period.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000010\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000010\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How often should I make repayments and how much should they be?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000010\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>You should make repayments by the due date detailed on your bank statement for each statement period. While you\u2019re only required to pay the minimum repayment, you should always aim to pay more to clear your debt faster. This is especially important when you\u2019re using a 0% balance transfer offer that will only apply for a promotional period. To avoid paying interest on your debt, you should calculate how much you need to pay each month by dividing the size of your debt by the number of months in your promotional period. This will give you a goal repayment to make each month to repay your balance before the promotion ends.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000011\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000011\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I repay my card before the balance transfer period ends?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000011\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes, you can repay your balance as early as you\u2019d like. In fact, it\u2019s wise to clear your debt as fast as possible to avoid reverting to more expensive standard rates and incurring any additional interest costs. Unlike a fixed-schedule personal loan or home loan, there are no penalties for clearing your credit card debt ahead of time.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000012\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000012\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Which transactions do my repayments go towards first, purchases, cash advances or my balance transfer?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000012\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Banks will allocate your repayments to the highest rate of interest first. This means that with a low interest rate balance transfer promotion, repayments will usually go towards purchases and cash advances first. As a result, it is ideal not to make other transactions when repaying a balance transfer to ensure that all of your repayments are dedicated to clearing your debt.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000013\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000013\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I take advantage of interest-free days on a balance transfer credit card?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000013\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Most credit cards offer a set period of interest-free days as a standard feature of the card \u2013 some will offer promotional interest-free periods of up to 30 months. During this time, you can use your card to make purchases and you won\u2019t pay any interest on them for the duration of the period. However, if you don\u2019t pay off the balance resulting from these purchases within the agreed time-frame \u2013 which is a separate time-frame from your balance transfer deal \u2013 you\u2019ll be liable for interest. In some cases, missing payments on purchases will also invalidate your balance transfer deal. The exact terms and conditions will depend on your bank.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000014\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000014\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What happens to my old credit card when I've completed the balance transfer?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000014\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Your old credit card will remain active even when your balance has been transferred. You can either continue using it or request that your old bank cancel the card. Don\u2019t forget, your old card may have an annual fee, so forgetting to cancel it could cost.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000015\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000015\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I request a balance transfer after submitting my application?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000015\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes, it\u2019s possible to transfer a balance after you\u2019ve applied for the card. However, the exact terms and conditions of doing this vary between banks. It\u2019s a good idea to contact your bank directly to discuss your options, but here are some examples of bank processes below:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Halifax.<\/strong> Promotional balance transfer rates are available for all transfers made in the first 90 days, a 3% fee applies thereafter.<\/li><li><strong>Santander.<\/strong> Transfer a balance fee-free at any time during the promotional period.<\/li><li><strong>Barclays.<\/strong> You can apply for a balance transfer offer within 60 days of card approval.<\/li><li><strong>TSB.<\/strong> Balance transfers must be made by a certain date depending on the specifics of the promotion it is running at any given time.<\/li><li><strong>Sainsbury\u2019s Bank.<\/strong> In the first 3 months a 1.5% balance transfer fee is charged and then fully refunded directly to your account within 60 days. 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