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
With inflation running hot, everyone is looking for ways to save, and credit cards can help.
Competition for credit card balance transfers is intensifying, which is good news for anyone looking to get out of credit card debt
Paying off your credit card debt now can make you more financially resilient later.
When paying for medical bills with credit, aim to pay it off as soon as possible.
Learn more about the terms, perks and benefits of this card.
A year after 0 percent balance transfer promotions went into hiding, they’re back in a big way.
No matter what your worth is on paper, pay off your credit card debt as soon as possible.