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.
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 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.
Take these important steps 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
Credit card debt can be tricky, but a balance transfer card may be able to help.
Learn about balance transfers with Amex and what you need to initiate one.
With an intro APR for balance transfers and no annual fee, the BankAmericard is a smart option for paying down debt.
The Citi Diamond Preferred has an intro balance transfer offer and no annual fee.
Create a debt repayment plan to get more out of your balance transfer card.
Discover offers a broad range of credit cards that let you rack up rewards for cash back, travel and more.
Need a balance transfer? Is Discover it Cash Back or Citi Diamond Preferred best?
The Quicksilver vs. the Discover it Balance Transfer comes down to which card has the best rewards structure and intro APR offer.