Balance Transfer Advice
Read the latest advice from the Bankrate team on balance transfers — include who should get a balance transfer credit card, how to execute a balance transfer and everything in between.
- Introduction to Balance Transfer Credit Cards
- Balance Transfer Basics
A balance transfer could be a helpful way to streamline your high-interest debt.
Balance transfer fees are hard to avoid, but they aren’t always a bad thing.
With debt consolidation, you ultimately need a plan in order to tackle your debt.
Make a plan to pay off a balance transfer before its promotional period ends.
Compare different card offers and understand how a balance transfer works.
Should you opt for a longer balance transfer offer or a shorter offer with rewards?
Balance transfers are useful tools in wiping out high APR debt with responsible use.
Here’s how to do a balance transfer, which could help you pay off debt faster.
Find out what a balance transfer is, how long it can take and why you should keep track of it.
Create a debt repayment plan to get more out of your balance transfer card.
Closing a credit account can hurt your credit score, even after a balance transfer.
Learn these important steps to build a successful financial journey after completing a balance transfer.
If your balance transfer is denied, you still have plenty of options.
Learn more options available to you if you have outstanding debt after the end of a balance transfer period.
Learn about five ways in which you can break out of the credit card debt cycle.
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The Latest Advice for Balance Transfers
How I’m prepping to use a balance transfer card to pay off my travel card balance.
Learn these important steps to build a successful financial journey after completing a balance transfer.
Here’s why using the Citi Diamond Preferred Card for balance transfers makes sense.
A second balance transfer can help you continue to pay off debt, but know the risks involved.
Here’s what you need to know about the best cards in this niche.
Learn more options available to you if you have outstanding debt after the end of a balance transfer period.
Issuer assistance won’t last forever. Here are 4 cards offering no late fees or a one-time pass.
Both the BankAmericard and the Citi Diamond Preferred are good options for a balance transfer card.