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
Learn our picks for the best balance transfer cards with no balance transfer fee.
The new Upgrade Cash Rewards Elite Visa combines features of both a personal loan and traditional credit card — and also offers rewards on purchases.
With an intro APR for balance transfers and no annual fee, the BankAmericard is a good option for paying down debt.
The Citi Rewards+ Card comes with no annual fee and earns 2X ThankYou Points on gas and groceries.
Credit card debt can be tricky, but a balance transfer card may be able to help.
A personal loan can be a good way to consolidate credit card debt and lower your interest rate.
Balance transfer cards let you ditch debt at a faster pace due to their intro rates.
With inflation running hot, everyone is looking for ways to save, and credit cards can help.