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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.

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The Latest Advice for Balance Transfers

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A credit card with a 0 percent intro APR can help you pay off debt.
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Many Americans are using buy now, pay later this holiday season.
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Learn our picks for the best balance transfer cards with no balance transfer fee.
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With inflation running hot, everyone is looking for ways to save, and credit cards can help.
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Competition for credit card balance transfers is intensifying, which is good news for anyone looking to get out of credit card debt
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Learn more about the terms, perks and benefits of this card.
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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.