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BALANCE TRANSFER CREDIT CARDS
If you pay too much in credit card interest, rolling your debt over to a lower-rate card can save you money; you can either use the extra savings to pay down your debt or at least to save on your monthly interest payments. If you think you can roll over your balances indefinitely by taking advantage of 0% balance transfer offers, make sure you have excellent credit.
When looking for the best BT credit card, you should consider their intro APR first (go for 0%) and the length of the intro period (the longer the better). You can also get cards that have a low intro APR for both, balance transfers AND purchases. Look out for onetime or periodic charges such as balance transfer and annual fees.
Your check list, BEFORE you choose a balance transfer credit card:
- How long does the introductory rate last?
- What is the ongoing APR after the introductory rate expires?
- Does the teaser rate apply to transferred balances or new purchases, or both?
- How much is the balance transfer fee*?
- Does that card have an annual fee?
- How much are the late fees and the over-the-limit fees?
*The Balance Transfer Fee is important to determine the cost of switching your balances:
Some issuers charge a transaction fee as high as 5 percent! A 5% transfer fee on a $10,000 balance would cost you $500. Fortunately, many companies cap transfer fees at $50-$75. Make sure you understand the terms and conditions of the balance transfer before committing.
WARNING:
To avoid a negative entry on your credit report, NEVER stop making at least the minimum payment on your existing card until it is confirmed that your previous credit card issuer has received the payment from the new card issuer, and your balance is paid in full!
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- 5% Cashback Bonus®* in categories that change like travel, home improvement stores, department stores, gas, groceries, restaurants and many more
- 5% to 20% Cashback Bonus® at top online retailers*
- Up to 1% Cashback Bonus®on all other purchases automatically
- Unlimited cash rewards*
- Turn your Cashback Bonus into bigger rewards every time you redeem for gift cards from over 100 brand-name Partners*
- 0% Intro APR*
- Fraud specialists dedicated to helping you 24/7
- Timely e-mail reminders to help you avoid fees
*View rates, fees, rewards and other important information.
Issuer: Discover Bank
Intro APR for Purchases: 0.00% (for *)
Ongoing APR: As low as 10.99%
APR for Balance Transfers: 0.00% (for *)
Balance Transfer Fee: 3%
Annual Fee: None
Late Fee: $19-$39
Overlimit Fee: $15 or $39
Cash Advance APR: variable, 23.99%
Cash Advance Fee: 3% (minimum $5)
Grace Period: 25 Days
Credit Line: Minimum $5,000
Reward Program: 1-5% Cashback Bonus®
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- Unlimited cash rewards*
- 5% to 20% Cashback Bonus® at top online retailers*
- Turn your Cashback Bonus into bigger rewards every time you redeem for gift cards from over 100 brand-name Partners*
- Talk to a knowledgeable person in less than a minute
- 0% Intro APR*
*View rates, fees, rewards and other important information.
Issuer: Discover Bank
Intro APR for Purchases: 0.00% (for *)
Ongoing APR: As low as 10.99%
APR for Balance Transfers: 0.00% (for *)
Balance Transfer Fee: 3%
Annual Fee: None
Late Fee: $19-$39
Overlimit Fee: $15 or $39
Cash Advance APR: variable, 23.99%
Cash Advance Fee: 3% (minimum $5)
Grace Period: 25 Days
Credit Line: Minimum $5,000
Reward Program: 1-5% Cashback Bonus®
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- 0% Intro APR*
- Save at the pump and everywhere else.*
- 5% Cashback Bonus® on your first $100 in gas and auto maintenance purchases each month - up to $1,200 in purchases each year
- 5% to 20% Cashback Bonus® at top online retailers*
- Up to 1% Cashback Bonus® on all other purchases
- Unlimited cash rewards*
- Turn your Cashback Bonus into bigger rewards every time you redeem for gift cards from over 100 brand-name Partners
Issuer: Discover Bank
Intro APR for Purchases: 0.00% (for *)
Ongoing APR: As low as 10.99%
APR for Balance Transfers: 0.00% (for *)
Balance Transfer Fee: 3%
Annual Fee: None
Late Fee: $19-$39
Overlimit Fee: $15 or $39
Cash Advance APR: variable, 23.99%
Cash Advance Fee: 3% (minimum $5)
Grace Period: 25 Days
Credit Line: Minimum $5,000
Reward Program: Full 5% on Gas Purchases*
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- 1% cash back on everything you buy from day one.
- No limit on cash back; no expiration for the life of your account
- No minimum to redeem for cash
- No annual membership fee
Download the Terms & Conditions here.
Issuer: IberiaBank
Ongoing APR: As low as Prime + 4.00% (Currently 7.25%)
APR for Balance Transfers: 0.00% (for 6 Billing Periods)
Balance Transfer Fee: None
Annual Fee: None
Late Fee: $15-$35
Overlimit Fee: $35.00
Cash Advance APR: As low as Prime + 8.00% (Currently 11.25%)
Cash Advance Fee: 5% (min. $5, max. $100)
Returned Check Fee: $29.00
Grace Period: 25 Days
Reward Program: 1% Cashback
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- Book any travel, anytime with no blackout dates or restrictions
- Double Miles on up to $3,000 in travel and restaurant purchases each year
- 1 Mile for every $1 on all your other purchases - personal and business
- Unlimited Miles that never expire as long as you use your card
- Redeem for travel credits to your account, gift cards from any of our 90 brand-name Partners or cash
- 0% Intro APR*
*View rates, fees, rewards and other important information.
Issuer: Discover Bank
Intro APR for Purchases: 0.00% (for *)
Ongoing APR: As low as 10.99%
APR for Balance Transfers: 0.00% (for *)
Balance Transfer Fee: 3%
Annual Fee: None
Late Fee: $19-$39
Overlimit Fee: $15 or $39
Cash Advance APR: variable, 23.99%
Cash Advance Fee: 3% (minimum $5)
Grace Period: 25 Days
Credit Line: Minimum $5,000
Reward Program: Air Miles
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- No annual fee
- 0% Introductory APR on balance transfers for your first 6 billing cycles
- Earn 1 bonus point for every $1 in net retail purchases and redeem your points for hotel rooms, gourmet dinners, travel, and more
Download the Terms & Conditions here.
Issuer: IberiaBank
Ongoing APR: As low as Prime + 4.00% (Currently 7.25%)
APR for Balance Transfers: 0.00% (for 6 Billing Periods)
Balance Transfer Fee: None
Annual Fee: None
Late Fee: $15-$35
Overlimit Fee: $35.00
Cash Advance APR: As low as Prime + 8.00% (Currently 11.25%)
Cash Advance Fee: 5% (min. $5, max. $100)
Returned Check Fee: $29.00
Grace Period: 25 Days
Reward Program: ScoreCard® Bonus Points
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- No annual membership fee
- 0% Introductory APR on balance transfers for your first 6 billing cycles*
- 25 Day grace period
- Online access to credit card information
Download the Terms & Conditions here.
Issuer: IberiaBank
Ongoing APR: As low as Prime + 3.00% (Currently 6.25%)
APR for Balance Transfers: 0.00% (for 6 Billing Periods)
Balance Transfer Fee: None
Annual Fee: None
Late Fee: $15-$35
Overlimit Fee: $35.00
Cash Advance APR: As low as Prime + 7.00% (Currently 10.25%)
Cash Advance Fee: 5% (min. $5, max. $100)
Returned Check Fee: $29.00
Grace Period: 25 Days
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- 8.00% APR
- Low Rate
- No Annual Fee
- 0% Balance Transfers
Issuer: Pulaski Bank
Ongoing APR: 8.00%
APR for Balance Transfers: 0.00% (for 6 Months)
Balance Transfer Fee: None
Annual Fee: $50.00
Late Fee: $15-$35
Overlimit Fee: $35.00
Cash Advance APR: 8.00%
Cash Advance Fee: None
Returned Check Fee: $29.00
Grace Period: 25 Days
Credit Line: $1,000 to $20,000
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- Purchase rate is a fixed 6.50% annual percentage rate (APR)
- Intro balance transfer rate of 0% (apr) for 6 billing periods
- Cash rate is 6.50% APR
- No cash advance or balance transfer fees
- Minimum payment is 2% of outstanding balance*
*See terms & conditions
Issuer: Pulaski Bank
Ongoing APR: 6.50%
APR for Balance Transfers: 0.00% (for 6 Months)
Balance Transfer Fee: None
Annual Fee: $35.00
Late Fee: $15-$35
Overlimit Fee: $35.00
Cash Advance APR: 6.50%
Cash Advance Fee: None
Returned Check Fee: $29.00
Grace Period: 25 Days
Credit Line: $1,000 to $20,000
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