{"id":96905,"date":"2018-03-23T14:34:25","date_gmt":"2018-03-23T14:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=96905"},"modified":"2025-04-15T09:59:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T08:59:27","slug":"hsbc-balance-transfer-credit-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\/hsbc\/hsbc-balance-transfer-credit-card","title":{"rendered":"HSBC Balance Transfer Credit Card (36 Mths) review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The HSBC Balance Transfer Credit Card (36 Mths) is issued on the Visa network (used by a whopping 4.2 billion cards), so you'll be able to use it at more than 100 million merchant locations across more than 200 countries and territories.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"overtablehero\">\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"compare-anchor\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<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>\n<\/div><h3 id=\"repayment_options\">Repayment options<\/h3>\n\n<p>You can make manual repayments through HSBC's app by logging in to your online banking or over the phone (0345 7404 404). Alternatively, you may wish to set up a direct debit.<\/p>\n\n<p>A direct debit protects you from forgetting to make a repayment and losing your promotional interest rate as a result (as well as damaging your <a data-trigger-introductory-modal=\"true\">credit score<\/a> and incurring the late payment fee of 12). You could use a fixed-amount direct debit to ensure you've cleared your debt before the 0% period expires \u2013 simply divide your outstanding balance by 36 to see what you'll need to pay each month (this assumes you don't use the card for additional spending).<\/p>\n\n<p>You can arrange a direct debit for repayments when you apply for the credit card. The table below shows the options available.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Choose from the following direct debit options for your monthly repayments:<\/h4>\n\n\n<table class=\"luna-table\">\n<tbody class=\"luna-table__body\">\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Minimum amount <button\n    class=\"btn-link text-no-decoration\"\n    style=\"vertical-align: top; position: relative; top: -3px; left: 1px;\"\n    rel=\"popover\"\n    data-content=\"Greater of: 1% of the underlying balance plus the month&#039;s interest and any applicable fees and charges; 2.5% of the underlying balance; \u00a35; or the outstanding balance.\"\n    data-placement=\"top\"\n    aria-label=\"More information\"\n    aria-describedby=\"fin-tooltip-1\"\n>\n    <svg\n        class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--xsmall\"\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    >\n        <use href=\"#info\"><\/use>\n    <\/svg>\n    <span class=\"u-screenReader\" id=\"fin-tooltip-1\">Greater of: 1% of the underlying balance plus the month&#039;s interest and any applicable fees and charges; 2.5% of the underlying balance; \u00a35; or the outstanding balance.<\/span>\n<\/button><\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success luna-icon--small\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Fixed amount <button\n    class=\"btn-link text-no-decoration\"\n    style=\"vertical-align: top; position: relative; top: -3px; left: 1px;\"\n    rel=\"popover\"\n    data-content=\"A set amount each month \u2013 e.g. \u00a350\"\n    data-placement=\"top\"\n    aria-label=\"More information\"\n    aria-describedby=\"fin-tooltip-2\"\n>\n    <svg\n        class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--xsmall\"\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    >\n        <use href=\"#info\"><\/use>\n    <\/svg>\n    <span class=\"u-screenReader\" id=\"fin-tooltip-2\">A set amount each month \u2013 e.g. \u00a350<\/span>\n<\/button><\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success luna-icon--small\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Fixed percentage <button\n    class=\"btn-link text-no-decoration\"\n    style=\"vertical-align: top; position: relative; top: -3px; left: 1px;\"\n    rel=\"popover\"\n    data-content=\"Pay a fixed percentage of the balance\"\n    data-placement=\"top\"\n    aria-label=\"More information\"\n    aria-describedby=\"fin-tooltip-3\"\n>\n    <svg\n        class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--xsmall\"\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    >\n        <use href=\"#info\"><\/use>\n    <\/svg>\n    <span class=\"u-screenReader\" id=\"fin-tooltip-3\">Pay a fixed percentage of the balance<\/span>\n<\/button><\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--error luna-icon--small\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Full amount <button\n    class=\"btn-link text-no-decoration\"\n    style=\"vertical-align: top; position: relative; top: -3px; left: 1px;\"\n    rel=\"popover\"\n    data-content=\"Pay off the full outstanding balance every month\"\n    data-placement=\"top\"\n    aria-label=\"More information\"\n    aria-describedby=\"fin-tooltip-4\"\n>\n    <svg\n        class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--xsmall\"\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    >\n        <use href=\"#info\"><\/use>\n    <\/svg>\n    <span class=\"u-screenReader\" id=\"fin-tooltip-4\">Pay off the full outstanding balance every month<\/span>\n<\/button><\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success luna-icon--small\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3 id=\"howtoapply\">How to apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<p>First, you can use <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/credit-cards\/card-finder-uk-secure.html?nb=1&src_country=uk&redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Finder%2527s%2Beligibility%2Bchecker%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%2296905%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22credit-cards%252Fhsbc%252Fhsbc-balance-transfer-credit-card%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A346719%2C%22name%22%3A%22ukccf-review-how-to-apply%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D%7D\">Finder's eligibility checker<\/a> to find out if you'd be likely to get approved for the HSBC Balance Transfer Credit Card (36 Mths). This won't impact your credit score. If it's good news, you can then proceed to HSBC's online application, which takes 10\u201315 minutes to complete. You can request a balance transfer as part of your application.<\/p>\n<p>Existing HSBC customers can alternatively apply in-branch (make sure to take photo ID, proof of address and a recent bank statement).<\/p><h3 id=\"faqs\">Frequently asked questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<div itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n\n\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<h4 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"has-padding-top-xsmall\">Can I transfer a balance from an HSBC card to another HSBC-branded credit\u00a0card?<\/h4>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>No. HSBC doesn't accept balance transfers from credit cards issued through HSBC group, which includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\/marks-and-spencer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">M&S Bank<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/john-lewis-and-waitrose-partnership-mastercard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">John Lewis<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\/first-direct\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">first direct cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<h4 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"has-padding-top-xsmall\">Does HSBC have an app?<\/h4>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Yes. You can manage this card through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/hsbc-app-review\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HSBC UK's free mobile banking app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<h4 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"has-padding-top-xsmall\">What should I do with my old credit card?<\/h4>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Transferring a balance doesn't automatically close your old account. In most cases, you'll want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/how-to-close-and-cancel-your-credit-card-account\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">close the old accounts straightaway<\/a>, especially if they have a annual\/monthly fee or if you might be tempted to use them in the future. There is an argument that you should keep the old account open to help your credit score. 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