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 Transfer Basics
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.
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
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.
You can transfer a balance to a Capital One card in a few easy steps.
Find out the pros and cons of a 0 percent intro APR credit card.
Learn everything you need to do to apply for a credit card and increase your chances of approval.
This guide outlines the major advantages this credit card has to offer.
Use your credit card as a tool for improving your credit score and maximizing rewards.
Here’s why using the Citi Diamond Preferred Card for balance transfers makes sense.